The Things They Carried: Reading Schedule

Although we will not have time to discuss each story in class, you should be prepared to discuss your responses to the reading. Bring your questions!

5/4 "Love," "Spin," "On the Rainy River,"* "Enemies," "Friends,"

5/6 "How to Tell a True War Story,"* "The Dentist," "Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong," "Stockings," "Church"

5/11 "The Man I Killed,"* "Ambush," "Style," "Speaking of Courage," "Notes"

5/13 "In the Field," "Good Form," "Field Trip," "The Ghost Soldiers," "Night Life," "The Lives of the Dead"*

5/18 Final Exam

*stories with asterisks will most likely be discussed in class