Sweeheart of the song Tra Bong

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The Things They Carried

Sweeheart of the song Tra Bong

Often, in the course of his stories, O'Brien tells us beforehand whether or not the story will have a happy or tragic ending. There aren’t a lot of surprises, i.e. Kiowa’s death. Why might he do so? How does it affect your attitude towards the narrator?

Asked by LovelyHer #716957 on 2/12/2018 11:13 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 7/21/2019 4:12 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 7/21/2019 4:12 AM

I think it isn't what happens more than how it happens within the context of the characters. War stories tend to march towards the end of their morbid tunes. It is the character driven narrative that gives meaning to these stories. O'Brien's reaction is often one of controlled shock: it is perhaps what the reader experiences as well. This adds a fresh demension to the reader experience.

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