1. In an essay argue that O’Brien’s The Things They Carried typifies Postmodernism. In other words, what is Postmodernism and what type of writing does it value? How does O’Brien’s novel reflect the ideas of Postmodernism?

Which passage from the story best shows the author's use of surprise to advance the story? a. i'd have gone up to the boss and told him just what i think, tell him everything i would, let him know just what i feel b. "oh, god", he thought, "what a strenuous career it is that i've chosen! travelling day in and day out." c. and he looked over at the alarm clock, ticking on the chest of drawers. "god in heaven! " he thought. it was half past six and the hands were quietly moving forwards, it was even later than half past, more like quarter to seven. d. one morning, when gregor samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin. submit

1. the group spurned the newcomer and accepted him gladly.

Analysis that compares and contrasts the way two myths show one important feature of their culture