The+Things+They+Carried

Background Research:

In order to explore O'Brien's perception of the Vietnam War it is important to research and discuss these topics:

1. The Vietnam War 2. The Draft 3. My Lai Massacre 4. Soldiers as Heroes 5. After the War

There are many available resources to gain better understanding of the situation in addition to direct evidence in the literature. Below are some prompts to help you begin:

Photo of My Lai Massacre found at link below: @http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Lai_Massacre

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