The Things They Carried

Question

. In what sense does Jimmy love Martha? Why does he construct this elaborate, mostly fictional, relationship with her: What does he get out of it?

Asked by Tegan D #632024 on 3/29/2017 3:07 PM

Last updated by Francis W #633477 on 4/2/2017 5:45 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/29/2017 3:39 PM

Jimmy loves Martha in the emotional sense, the presence of her photo and letters provides him with a sense of home, something to return to.

The Things They Carried

Answered by Francis W #633477 on 4/2/2017 5:45 PM

WHAT TYPE CONTAINER WAS hERION SOLD IN ,IN VIETNAM.? What nichname was used for Herion in Vietnam.? Does "SKAGG" USED AS ONE NICK NAME.?