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The Things They Carried

Why does O'Brien use intentional repetition of phrases, people's names and identigying details and peices of equipment in "The Things They Carried?"

What effect do you think he hopes to achieve through such repetition? Is he successful?

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Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/3/2013 3:31 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 4/3/2013 3:31 PM

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