The Things They Carried

What is the list the soilders carried?

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O’Brien lists the things the soldiers carry -- both physical and emotional. All carry basic military goods and personal items: provisions, ammunition, and special ponchos that they may be wrapped in if they die. Army slang for carrying goods is “humping” them. Aside from the basic goods, explains O’Brien, all of the men “hump” slightly different things. One wears his girlfriend’s stockings around his neck, another carries a bible, another carries a slingshot, another comic books, another condoms.

Cross carries letters from a gray-eyed English literature student named Martha. He is in love with her, but he is obsessed with whether or not she is a virgin

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ASLAN!  I STILL CAN'T SEEM TO GET HELP FROM GRADESAVER ANY LONGER UNLESS IT'S ON THE LIST.  WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I NEED HELP WITH SOME LITERATURE FROM THE LITERATURE BOOK.   THANKS?  HOPE YOU CAN HELP ANSWER THIS QUESTION.

Hey Greta, I'm really not sure yet. I have inquired but have not yet heard. Sorry about this. I'll let you know as soon as I find out. 

What book are you looking for? 

It's not a book, it comes from the literature book from school.  The book is called:  The Language of Literature  (American Literature) i the california edition.  

Hey, sorry we can't help you with that. We are not allowed to go outside the parameters of books and short stories.  

but it is short stories.