HIST 1302 Week 7 Discussion | Assignment Help | Central Texas College
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HIST 1302 Week 7 Discussion | Assignment Help | Central Texas College
Read Chapters 25 and 26, and this selection from The Things They Carried by Tim
O'Brien: On the Rainy River. Once all
reading is complete, respond to the following:
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How does O'Brien feel about the war in Vietnam?
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Why does O'Brien go to the rainy river?
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What various factors does O'Brien take into account when deciding
whether to go to Canada or not?
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Why ultimately, does he decide not to escape to Canada?
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What is O'Brien trying to communicate when he writes: "I was a
coward. I went to the war?"
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What does this reading reveal about the polarization of society during
the war?
You are required to submit an initial posting (200 words minimum) that
addresses the items above. You are also expected to respond to the posting of
at least one other student (100 words minimum). Your response should address
why you agree/disagree with their posting, support it with new evidence to
bring a new perspective to the topic. Do NOT submit anything as an attachment
since some people cannot open certain formats.