![]() For clothing, the men would carry fatigue trousers and jackets, boots, socks, and foot powder to protect them against foot diseases. ![]() ![]() Steel helmets and camouflage covers are equally a necessity which each man has to carry. As a matter of necessity, the men are required to carry important items like wrist watches, mosquito repellants, can openers, heat tabs, pocket knives, lighters, sewing kits, matches, salt, cigarettes, water, food rations, and Military payment Certificates among other items. One Dave Jensen is a very hygienic man and as a result, he carries his tooth brush wherever he goes together with dental floss and bar soaps stolen from Sydney, Australia. The things that these men carry are highly determined by the kind of necessities they have. Kiowa who is a religious man carries the New Testament Bible given to him by his father in all missions. Ted Lavender who is ever nervous carries tranquilizers and marijuana to use when he need to calm down. At the same time, Dobbins superstitious nature makes him carry and tie the pantyhose of his girlfriend around the neck. Henry Dobbins one of the platoon members carries a large machine gun and extra rations of food to nourish his huge body. The narrator O’Brien makes it possible for the reader to realize this he explains the physical items as mosquito repellants, chewing gums, and pocket knives among others (2009). The description of the physical items carried by the men on their day to day events give the story a meaning. O’Brien explains that, while on mission, Jimmy wishes that “he had carried her upstairs, tied her to the bed, and touched her knee the whole night” (2009). It was only once that he got the chance to go on a movie date with Martha.ĭuring the movie, he had touched her knee and the look she gave him made Jimmy withdraw his hand fast. Apart from the letters, Jimmy does carry Martha’s photographs to serve as a memory of her. Jimmy’s backpack carries each letter written by Martha and his mouth carries “her good luck charm” (O’Brien, 2009).Īfter marching the whole day, Jimmy would sit down, unwrap the letters and fantasize that Martha will one day come to her senses and returning his love. Even though the girl has not given Jimmy a sign or an indication of love, he still carries the letters as a reminder of his love for her. Jimmy Cross the Lieutenant of the company carries letters written by his girlfriend Martha everywhere he goes. The title of the story fits well with its meaning as evidenced by the first point of view of the narrator when describing the things they carry. The narrator says “they carried malaria tablets, love letters, 28 pound mine detectors, dope, illustrated bibles, and each other.” If the soldiers happen to arrive home safely and sound, “they carried unrelenting images of a nightmarish war” (O’Brien, 2009). The things that the soldiers carry depend on several factors like their constitutions, priorities, missions, necessity, and sometimes superstition. ![]() Each of the soldier’s possessions defines the kind of people they really are. Through the use of literary techniques, the author gives detailed accounts of the tangible and intangible things which the soldiers take with them and which most of the times burden them. This paper will focus on the title of the story “The Things They Carried” and how it acts as a guide to the meaning of the story. This is evidenced by the introduction of the story where Tim O’Brien gives a detailed description of the main characters and what they carry from the physical items to emotional ones as well. Further to this, the provision of a world class facility at 158 Mulgrave Rd, allows patients of any age or ability the access to high quality care.The title of the story “The Things They Carried” is effective for it describes the soldiers and the kind of valuables they brought along in their missions. Cairns Total Physio has heavily invested in the community, by establishing links with grass roots local sporting teams and the implementation of a Club Rewards Program. We believe in playing an active role in the community, through support of various local sporting and charitable events. Whilst the immediate relief of your symptoms is important, we believe addressing the underlying factors that cause your pain is crucial to ensuring long term benefit. We achieve this through the utilisation of the latest knowledge, skills and techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of the cause of your pain. Our team have a passion for providing exemplary health care services to the community of Cairns and the Tablelands. We believe in helping you maximise your potential, be it on the sporting field, at work or enjoying an active retirement. At Cairns Total Physio, we believe that you have the right to live life on your terms, unrestrained by pain and disability.
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