The Things They Carried What did the characters carried at war? On the book the things they carried by Tim O'brien Asked by Adliin_ on 23 May 01:36 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 03:51
Besides their weapons the men carried things like candy, cigarettes, and letters from people they love. O’Brien also uses the emotional baggage the men carry to define their pain and frustration with the war.