This concise supplement to O'Brien's The Things They Carried helps students understand the overall structure
of the work, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author.
Table of Contents
Life and Background of the Author.
Introduction to the Novel.
Critical Commentaries.
Character Analyses.
Critical Essays.
CliffsNotes Review.
CliffsNotes Resource Center.
Appendix: Map of Vietnam.
Index
