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Question

Tim O’Brien tells us this story in “Sweetheart….” Explain how the story is told in such a way that we might question the “truth” of it (consider Rat Kiley; consider the ending). Provide specific details to illustrate your understanding of how the story is told.  in the thing they carried

Answer 1

In the story "Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong" from the book "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien, the narrator, Tim O'Brien, tells the story of a young woman named Mary Anne Bell who joins her boyfriend, a soldier named Mark Fossie, in the Vietnam War. The story is told in a nonlinear fashion, with the narrator reflecting on events that happened in the past and inserting his own thoughts and feelings into the narrative.

One way in which the story is told in a way that might question the "truth" of it is through the use of the character Rat Kiley. Rat Kiley is a medic in the unit and is known for his storytelling and his tendency to exaggerate or embellish the truth. In the story, Rat Kiley tells the narrator a story about Mary Anne Bell that seems almost impossible to believe, and it is unclear whether Rat Kiley is telling the truth or simply trying to shock the narrator with his tale. This raises the question of whether the story being told is entirely accurate or if it has been distorted by Rat Kiley's storytelling.

Another way in which the story is told in a way that might question the "truth" of it is through the ending. At the end of the story, the narrator reflects on how he has told the story many times and how each time he tells it, the story changes slightly. This suggests that the "truth" of the story is not fixed, but rather it is shaped and influenced by the perspective and experiences of the person telling it. This raises the question of whether the story being told is an accurate representation of what actually happened or if it has been altered by the narrator's own subjective experiences and memories.

Overall, the story is told in a way that raises questions about the "truth" of it, suggesting that the truth is not always fixed and that it can be shaped and influenced by the perspectives and experiences of those who tell it.

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Erik L.