Write a critical response to Tim O’Brien’s The Things They Carried. Your essay will present an academic argument that critically interprets and critiques the piece of literature. In your essay’s introduction, use at least one review of the book. Use the commentary to introduce your interpretation of O’Brien’s work.
How are gender roles presented in the book? How are the men depicted and how do they view the women? Why? How are women portrayed? Why? In "The Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong” how does gender seem to affect reactions to war? How does gender relate to the experiences of war?