In the book The Things They Carried, the author Tim O’Brien uses conflict and symbolism to show the central idea that sometimes people can fail to be brave enough. O’Brien shows this central idea throughout the whole book and especially during the chapter “The Lives of the Dead”. Other than in the chapter “The Lives of the Dead” Tim O’Brien uses symbolism and conflict to express the central idea that people can fail to be brave many times throughout the novel. One example in the story of conflict
The soldiers who fought in Vietnam showed courage. They were not impervious to fear. They had the same fears of pain and death as the draft dodgers. They feared communism. However, their sense of duty forced them to fight instead of run away because they did not agree with the war. Only a select few have the specific mindset to show courage. In Going after Cacciato, Berlin was searching for courage. He was searching for a way to be deal with his fear for the war. He felt obligated to fight, but
Selena Borrill Period 4 24 Discriminated The chances of doing something that earns you of the Medal of Honor are 11,000 to one. (www.fun) The Medal of Honor is given to those who risk their life and do more than asked while an active soldier. (www.us) Imagine being worthy of one of these medals because of a heroic action you performed. After having done more than required or saving a life at the risk of you own, you would be worthy of the highest military award there is. Imagine being denied the
Hannah walked into the room, this will determine everything that has she has been trying to uncover. Hannah Davidson is a 16 year old girl who lived in Russia with her family. Her mother died in a car accident and her family was very good friends with Abigail, she was their neighbor and very close to them. Abigail was like an aunt because she always took care of the kids and supported them. Her dad worked as a government spy so he has to fight a lot. Now Hannah has to learn to fight so she can defend