Tim O’Brien that signifies the use of literary acuity in explaining the beauty of his piece of art. Considering the book, The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, the book lays bare stories, especially of experiences a soldier may go through in war; and that is the standpoint of the piece of art. A number of themes are brought out clearly by the book as per the author’s storytelling prowess; however, the principal theme that is explored in Tim O’Brien’s literary work includes the war storytelling portrayals (O’Brien 9). In regard to this, the book plays a vital role in determining the real picture of the accurate portrayals one may endure during the time of war. Therefore, accurate portrayals are descriptions, facts, and analysis of a given …show more content…
This is evident by the fundamental portrait of literary skills employed by Tim O’Brien. The book portrays emotional and physical burden (O’Brien 83). The story shows characters with both emotional burdens, such as grief, terror, longing, and love. For instance, Henry Dobbins lifts his girlfriend Pantyhose and shows love and longing for her, as the author says, “the way Henry Dobbins carried his girlfriend's pantyhose around his neck like a comforter” (O’Brien 28). This is an indication of literary skills that clearly portray feelings of affection used to make the story lively. Also, considering the survivors of the war, they underwent psychological challenges and feelings associated with it. The feelings survivors have include confusion, guilt, and grief, thus, the collection stories indicate how the war experience is linked to the piece of art. In regard to this, Jimmy in the story laments of the feeling he has about death, as the author in the book says, “Jimmy Cross confides in O’Brien that he has never forgiven himself for Ted Lavender’s death” (O’Brien 30). According to the book, a number of lessons, episodes, and characterization depict an art form, especially the accurate portrayals. This is evident from a myriad of experiences as put forward by the