We all carry things with us that no one else can see. This is relatable not only to those who have fought in war, but also to the everyday person. The Greek Philosopher Plato once said “… everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle”. Whether this is a literal battle or an internal conflict invisible to the human eye, we all have something to carry. From the chapter “The Things They Carried” I was able to construe that there are some things that others can help us carry, like our back pack or a gun. On the other hand, there are also things that we must carry ourselves, like the feelings of fear, love, uncertainty, and ostracism. As I saw the progression of these insubstantial troubles creating more and more weight upon the backs of these soldiers, I began to think about how in my own life there are feelings that can create a sort or weight, even though it may not be in such an extreme circumstance as the Vietnam War. Yes, there are things that make me afraid, sad, embarrassed, and numerous
We all carry things with us that no one else can see. This is relatable not only to those who have fought in war, but also to the everyday person. The Greek Philosopher Plato once said “… everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle”. Whether this is a literal battle or an internal conflict invisible to the human eye, we all have something to carry. From the chapter “The Things They Carried” I was able to construe that there are some things that others can help us carry, like our back pack or a gun. On the other hand, there are also things that we must carry ourselves, like the feelings of fear, love, uncertainty, and ostracism. As I saw the progression of these insubstantial troubles creating more and more weight upon the backs of these soldiers, I began to think about how in my own life there are feelings that can create a sort or weight, even though it may not be in such an extreme circumstance as the Vietnam War. Yes, there are things that make me afraid, sad, embarrassed, and numerous