The Things They Carried Chapter 2-3

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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


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