No one is left behind in war. The soldiers make a brotherhood and get close to the men they are with even if in the beginning may not get along but after awhile for being together for so long, they learn how to live daily life with each other. The soldiers would always go back for the other men’s bodies. These men are carrying the deceased soldier and are trying to carry him back to the chopper to take him to his funeral. It was always a sad time for the men but they would never truly show their feelings out to anyone. The background of the image seems to be in flames, the men carrying the dead soldier have enough respect for him, that they would risk their own lives to save his body. The war is still going since it doesn’t stop for one casualty but the men care deeply about their fellow soldiers that they are willing to jeopardize themselves. In the picture we see a great example of heroism. In of the chapter Friends of the book The Things They Carried, there is a quote that shows how the men create a bond. “Dave Jensen and Lee Strunk did not become instant buddies, but they did learn to trust each other.”(62) It shows the true meaning of friendship and how in a true war story, one shouldn't focus on war but in the bravery these men have. What I say by true war story is that not all war stories should have to focus on war. These men that are at war learn much more than just how to shoot, they learn true friendship and how valuable their life can be. In a blink of an eye, they either lose a fellow comrade or can be shot themselves. Tim O’brien writes, “A few months after writing “In the Field”, I returned with my daughter to Vietnam, where we visited the site of Kiowa’s death and where I looked for signs of forgiveness or personal grace or whatever else the land might offer.”(173). The quote is trying to get across that death is always in their thoughts even if it’s not talked about, they always relive memories of the other soldiers. It takes great valor to leave no one behind since it's not easy endarging one's life for others. Tuesday, March 22, 2016
War is Valor
No one is left behind in war. The soldiers make a brotherhood and get close to the men they are with even if in the beginning may not get along but after awhile for being together for so long, they learn how to live daily life with each other. The soldiers would always go back for the other men’s bodies. These men are carrying the deceased soldier and are trying to carry him back to the chopper to take him to his funeral. It was always a sad time for the men but they would never truly show their feelings out to anyone. The background of the image seems to be in flames, the men carrying the dead soldier have enough respect for him, that they would risk their own lives to save his body. The war is still going since it doesn’t stop for one casualty but the men care deeply about their fellow soldiers that they are willing to jeopardize themselves. In the picture we see a great example of heroism. In of the chapter Friends of the book The Things They Carried, there is a quote that shows how the men create a bond. “Dave Jensen and Lee Strunk did not become instant buddies, but they did learn to trust each other.”(62) It shows the true meaning of friendship and how in a true war story, one shouldn't focus on war but in the bravery these men have. What I say by true war story is that not all war stories should have to focus on war. These men that are at war learn much more than just how to shoot, they learn true friendship and how valuable their life can be. In a blink of an eye, they either lose a fellow comrade or can be shot themselves. Tim O’brien writes, “A few months after writing “In the Field”, I returned with my daughter to Vietnam, where we visited the site of Kiowa’s death and where I looked for signs of forgiveness or personal grace or whatever else the land might offer.”(173). The quote is trying to get across that death is always in their thoughts even if it’s not talked about, they always relive memories of the other soldiers. It takes great valor to leave no one behind since it's not easy endarging one's life for others. 
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I thought you used a very good quote to explain the argument you were trying to make. The soldiers fighting wars have to truly trust one another to be able to survive with one another, and the story of Jensen and Strunk perfectly describes that. The way you used the second O'Brien quote to explain that soldiers don't forget about one another even after death was perfectly explained and backed up your argument very nicely. Good Work
ReplyDeleteI thought you used a very good quote to explain the argument you were trying to make. The soldiers fighting wars have to truly trust one another to be able to survive with one another, and the story of Jensen and Strunk perfectly describes that. The way you used the second O'Brien quote to explain that soldiers don't forget about one another even after death was perfectly explained and backed up your argument very nicely. Good Work
ReplyDeleteI thought you used a very good quote to explain the argument you were trying to make. The soldiers fighting wars have to truly trust one another to be able to survive with one another, and the story of Jensen and Strunk perfectly describes that. The way you used the second O'Brien quote to explain that soldiers don't forget about one another even after death was perfectly explained and backed up your argument very nicely. Good Work
ReplyDeleteI thought you used a very good quote to explain the argument you were trying to make. The soldiers fighting wars have to truly trust one another to be able to survive with one another, and the story of Jensen and Strunk perfectly describes that. The way you used the second O'Brien quote to explain that soldiers don't forget about one another even after death was perfectly explained and backed up your argument very nicely. Good Work
ReplyDeleteI love how your post focused less on those who faced injuries and more on brotherhood and how true valor is found in men who help others during the war. Though these men won't necessarily receive anything from helping and aiding to those hurt, they still feel the need to offer support because of the closeness and shared experiences they had with those people. The visual was best fitting for the statement and quote, because these men could have left the dead body yet decided to carry it. One of the most powerful factors about the war is how men are brought closer together in both life and death. Awesome job! Rather than looking at the war in terms of violence and hate, you focused more on positive and inspirational views. :D
ReplyDeleteI thought that it flowed very nicely and smoothly. The quote you used help drive your point forward and home. Also I like the focus your post had. While most posts were about death or something more depressing, yours talked about the comradery that soldiers have and we dont normally see anyone talk about this.
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