Journal 14: If I were a soldier

In Tim O’Brian’s “The Things They Carry,” There is a sense of secrecy in the soldier’s true emotions and in the meanings of the items, they carry. For example, some of the men were superstitious and carried things such as a rabbit’s foot. “Lieutenant Cross, carried his good luck pebble”(1465). This pebble had come from his girlfriend, Martha. He keeps this pebble to remind him of his life back home and of his girlfriend.

 If I were a soldier in a war, the most of the things I would bring are things that or of the necessity. Of them, I would have a canteen for water, some kind of gun, a few items of clothing and plenty of food.  I would also my Bible. This book would not only remind me of God, and how he watches over us, but also of my parents and their strong faith in the Lord. I’d also take with me pictures of my parents, sibling and of extended family and some stationary so that I would be able to write back to them. I’d probably also carry some kind of water tablets, wo I wouldn’t have to deal with all the infected water and maybe some kind of pills that could help with disease. Finally for comfort, I’d bring a small stuffed animal, because whenever it gets lonely and I get scared, I can hug that stuffed animal to make me feel better. I’d probably try not to let anyone see it though.