What is Chapter 7 about in The Things They Carried?

What is Chapter 7 about in The Things They Carried?

Chapter 7 starts with Rat Kiley writing a letter. The letter is for Curt Lemon’s sister, and Kiley slaves over it, explaining the friendship he and Lemon had and the way Lemon was. He tells the story of Halloween when Lemon went trick-or-treating in a local village wearing nothing but a mask, boots, and body paint.

How long is the things they carried audiobook?

7 hours and 47 minutes
Product details

Listening Length 7 hours and 47 minutes
Author Tim O’Brien
Narrator Bryan Cranston
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date October 15, 2013

Where can I listen to the things they carried?

Stream The Things They Carried, by Tim O’Brien and narrated by Bryan Cranston by AudibleUK | Listen online for free on SoundCloud.

What does the baby water buffalo symbolize?

The puppy and baby water buffalo symbolize innocence and purity.

What did the listening Patrol hear?

What did the listening patrol hear? Music.

Why is The Things They Carried banned?

Unfortunately, the book was listed in the “Banned Books” for its vulgar language, sexual content, and violence that was considered “unacceptable for an educational setting” (according to school board members of George County in Mississippi,) despite the protests of teachers and parents.

How long does it take to read The Things They Carried?

The average reader will spend 4 hours and 16 minutes reading this book at 250 WPM (words per minute).

Is there a movie of The Things They Carried?

‘The Things They Carried’ Is Finally Getting a Movie and the Cast Looks Amazing. Tye Sheridan (left, seen in “Ready Player One”) and Tom Hardy (right, seen in “Mad Max: Fury Road”) are set to star in the movie adaptation of Tim O’Brien’s Vietnam War story collection “The Things They Carried.”

What confession did Sanders make to the narrator about the story?

What confession did Sanders make? He made up the story. What advice did older women give the narrator? Dont think about the war and move on.

What is the irony in Lee Strunk’s reaction when Dave asked him if they were now Square?

What is the irony in Lee Strunk’s reaction when Dave asked him if they were now square? Strunk really did steal Jensen’s jackknife.

Why is The Things They Carried controversial?

What grade do you read The Things They Carried?

The Things They Carried

Interest Level Reading Level ATOS
Grades 9 – 12 Grades 4 – 12 5.8

Why is Ted Lavender’s death ironic?

What is ironic about the timing of Ted Lavender’s death? Lavender’s death occurred one day before he was to complete his tour in Vietnam. Lavender had just said a prayer for Strunk’s safety. The men were joking about how Lavender was the most fearsome warrior.

Why did Ted Lavender carry tranquilizers?

Ted Lavender is a young, scared soldier in the Alpha company in Tim O’Brien’s book The Things They Carried. He is the most afraid to die, and dies first. Before he is shot, he carries and takes tranquilizers to dull his fear.

What does AWOL stand for in The Things They Carried?

ARVN Army of the Republic of Vietnam (Army of S. Vietnam). AWOL Absent without leave.