The Things They Carried What metaphors are used in The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 04:25 Last updated by Jill W on 04 Aug 18:57
The "things they carried, is a phrase that is both literal and metaphorical. The soldiers literally carried specific items..... they metaphorically carry their fears, memories, the land - and each other.