The Things They Carried

what is ironic about the item Norman Bowker carries?

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Bowker carries a thumb given to him by Sanders. The thumb came from a dead Vietnamese soldier. It was ironic that Bowker would carry this item because he was such a peaceful, non-violent man.

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