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What is the main symbolism of "On the river"?
What is the main symbolism of "On the river"?
- Symbolizing the act of going to war
- Indicating a physical barrier between Tim and his family
- Signifying the internal conflict of decision-making (correct)
- Representing peace and tranquility
In 'The Man I Killed', what does the Kiowa attempt to comfort Tim about?
In 'The Man I Killed', what does the Kiowa attempt to comfort Tim about?
- The soldier's mutilated body
- The reactions of fellow soldiers
- The shattering experience of killing (correct)
- The man Tim killed
What does Norman Bowker believe caused the tragic event at the field trip?
What does Norman Bowker believe caused the tragic event at the field trip?
- Being unable to let things go
- Kiowa's death (correct)
- Setting camp in a sewage field
- Not receiving the silver star
What does Tim O'Brien feel obligated to do in relation to his daughter Kathleen?
What does Tim O'Brien feel obligated to do in relation to his daughter Kathleen?
According to 'Good Form', why can sometimes made-up stories be truer than actual events?
According to 'Good Form', why can sometimes made-up stories be truer than actual events?
What is the main internal conflict faced by O'Brien as described in the text?
What is the main internal conflict faced by O'Brien as described in the text?
What is the symbolism associated with Henry Dobbins wearing his girlfriend's stockings?
What is the symbolism associated with Henry Dobbins wearing his girlfriend's stockings?
In 'The Things They Carried', what is the significance of Ted Lavender burning letters focusing on his men?
In 'The Things They Carried', what is the significance of Ted Lavender burning letters focusing on his men?
What literary device is predominantly used in 'Stockings' to convey its themes?
What literary device is predominantly used in 'Stockings' to convey its themes?
What does Henry Dobbins wearing the stockings even after a breakup suggest?
What does Henry Dobbins wearing the stockings even after a breakup suggest?
In 'On the Rainy River', what internal conflict does Tim face regarding going to war?
In 'On the Rainy River', what internal conflict does Tim face regarding going to war?
'The Dancing Girl' illustrates irony through which common theme?
'The Dancing Girl' illustrates irony through which common theme?
