Week 2 Discussion 2

The Title of the Story is The Things They Carried Tim O'Brien (1990)

Identify the character and literary work he or she appears in

Why did this character interest you?  What choices does the character make, and how do the choices (or the result of the choices contribute to the theme of the story?

What kind of conflict (internal/external) did this character encounter, and how did he or she  handle it?

How does the setting contribute to the character's development?

How does the setting contribute to the characters's experience and give the story more meaning?

Incorporate readings found in Chapters 4-7 to help illustrate the points you make.