The Things They Carried

The things they carried

"They would repair the leaks in their eyes" chapter 1. Explain the meaning of this quote

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O'Brien is commenting how soldiers react in different situations. The quote is a euphemism for stopping crying. Sometimes, especially after battle, soldiers cry.

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