The Things They Carried
what is ironic about the item that Norman Bowker carries
The things that they carried (p. 1-26)
The things that they carried (p. 1-26)
Bowker carries a thumb given to him by Sanders. The thumb came from a dead Vietnamese soldier. It was ironic that Bowker would carry this item because he was such a peaceful, non-violent man.
The Things They Carried