please – 2 pages.
See directions below, needs to be done by someone who has read The Things They Carried, by Tim O’Brien. format needs to be documented as stated in attachment

I) Intro

       a) Consider what the phrase “the things they carried” means within the broader context of the novel.

      b) Offer your own original thesis (answer) to the question of what you think O’Brien is attempting to convey in the novel. 

II) Supporting paragraphs 

       a) Offer 1-3 examples from the novel that helps support your thesis, which you clearly state in your introduction. 

III) Conclusions?

     a) Offer a brief summary of any broader conclusions one can draw – either from the novel’s significance as a whole or from your preceding statements made in your paper. 

IV) Think of a title that is engaging and informative and title your essay.