tc 4. On the Rainy River (short Story by Tim O'Brien)

Question

tc 4. The narrator gives a detailed description of his summer job in a meat-packing plant. Why do you think this description is included?

Asked by greta r #218157 on 10/15/2013 7:03 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/15/2013 7:48 PM

Answered by Aslan on 10/15/2013 7:48 PM

This is part of his past, part of his identity. I also can't help but think this is a little foreshadowing of his encounters in Vietnam.