The Things They Carried

How does the chapter’s title relate to events in the chapter?

Chapter 2 "love" the things they carried
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Love is on Cross's mind. He is conflicted and sad about love. Even as he beats himself up over Lavender’s death, Cross can’t help returning to his obsessive thoughts about Martha. He convinces himself that he no longer loves her or cares whether she is a virgin. He feels both love and hate for her. He resolves to think less about Martha and more about his men,