The Things They Carried Chapter 2-3
What did Azar do to Ted Lavender's puppy?
strapped a grenade to it
What do we learn about Azar's character in this story?
that he is caring
What does Kiowa say when his rain dance doesn't work?
the earth is slow but the buffalo is patient
hump
to carry on back
Identify in this story moments of beauty and/or serenity
when azar gave the little boy candy
malaria
A disease caused by mosquitoes implanting parasites in the blood.
foxhole
a shallow pit dug by a soldier in combat
platoon
a small group of soldiers that is part of a company and commanded by a lieutenant(중위)
AWOL
absent without official leave
aesthetic
artistic, creative, beauty
rucksack
backpack
How was the war NOT like a game of checkers?
checkers restored a sense of order into their lives
What does Norman Bowker wish for, more than anything?
for his father to stop bothering him about earning medals
How did the "old poppa-san" help the platoon? What was his special skill?
guided them through the booby trapped fields
What does Azar say about his action?
he dosent understand why everyone is mad at him
rectitude
honesty, decency
grunts
infantrymen
monotony
sameness