War in Tim O'Brien's the Things They Carried (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780737754605)

This did not happen is a common refrain throughout the stories in The Things They Carried. Tim O'Brien's account of the Vietnam War purposely blurs the line between fact and fiction to get closer to the truth of what soldiers actually experienced. This compelling volume explores the life of Tim O'Brien and his attempts to wrestle with the trauma and shame of war in The Things They Carried. A collection of related essays explore topics such as the moral complexity of war, writing as a path to spiritual redemption, and the novel's portrayal of gender. Contemporary perspectives on war, such as the need to help soldiers suffering from PTSD and not repeating the mistakes of Vietnam, are also presented.

Author: Gary Wiener
ISBN-10: 0737754605
ISBN-13: 9780737754605
Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/28/2011
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d