The Things They Carried Section 14: Style
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What has happened to the young girl's village and family, and how old is the girl?

The village was burned to the ground and her family has been burned to death by American soldiers; she is about 14.

Why does Azar think the girl is dancing?

The dance is a strange ritual.

Why does Dobbins think the girl is dancing?

She probably just likes to dance.

What does Azar do later that night?

<p>He mocks the girl's dancing by jumping and spinning, putting his hands against his ears and then making an erotic motion with his hips.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Dobbins do to Azar?

<p>He grabs him, carries him over to the well, and threatens to dump him in if he doesn't dance properly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Young Girl's Tragedy

  • A village was destroyed, and the young girl's family was killed by American soldiers.
  • The girl is approximately 14 years old.

Perspectives on the Girl's Dancing

  • Azar perceives the girl's dance as a peculiar ritual in response to her trauma.
  • Dobbins believes the girl simply enjoys dancing, lacking the deeper context Azar sees.

Azar's Mockery

  • Later that night, Azar ridicules the girl’s dance by mimicking her movements in a lewd manner.
  • His actions include jumping, spinning, and making sexual gestures, showcasing a lack of empathy.

Dobbins' Intervention

  • Dobbins intervenes to confront Azar's behavior.
  • He physically restrains Azar and threatens to throw him into a well unless he dances appropriately, indicating a moral stance against Azar's mockery.

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This quiz focuses on Section 14 of 'The Things They Carried', exploring the style and themes presented in this part of the book. It includes questions about characters, their experiences, and the symbolic actions of the young girl in the narrative. Test your understanding of the text and its deeper meanings.

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