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The Seriousness of the "Weight" and Emotions the Men Carried

How can one realize the seriousness of a particular event? Situations in history exist only in our thoughts rather than our presence. As past events have unfolded so has the opportunity for growth. One such era includes the Vietnam War. Tim O' Brien's short story, titled "The Things They Carried", creates an atmosphere of knowledge surrounding the struggles related to the Vietnam War. To grasp the concept of such a brutal historical event one must understand the struggles and decisions made by people during that era, thus giving us the capacity to expand our minds. Along with the emotional baggage, or "weight", many soldiers also had to endure the emotions of being selected to serve by means of drafting. According to fact monster, "All men from 21 to 30 years of age, later extended to 18 to 45, inclusively had to register. Exemptions from service were granted to men who had dependent families, indispensable duties at......

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