can someone help me find a poem that relates to themes of "the things they carried" by tim obrien? ive tried looking but im not familiar with war poems.
Here is a great site for War poems.
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First, check the site below for the themes of 'The Things They Carried". Look particularly at the themes and motifs section. It will explain the major themes of the stories. Then you can read through some of the poems to find themes that are related.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/thingscarried/
Check out these poems to find one that you feel relates to the themes of this book.
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/1914warpoets.html
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/flanders.htm
http://poetry.about.com/library/weekly/blsandburgwar.htm
http://poetry.about.com/od/poems/l/blseegerwar.htm
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=%22the+things+they+carried%22+by+tim+obrien&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g1&=Google+Search&=I%27m+Feeling+Lucky&fp=2Inaafc1UxE
There are lots of articles and posts relating to this topic. If you need something else, just change the search words and re-search.
You should also check here:
http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/collections/owen [click on Search the Collection at the left]
from http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/
Of course! I can help you find a poem that relates to the themes of "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien. To start, it's important to understand the key themes in the novel, such as the weight of physical and emotional burdens, the effects of war on soldiers, the blurred line between truth and fiction, and the power of storytelling.
One poet who often writes about war and its impact on individuals and society is Wilfred Owen, a British poet who served as a soldier during World War I. His poems offer poignant insights into the human experience of war. I would recommend taking a look at his works, particularly "Dulce et Decorum Est" and "Anthem for Doomed Youth," as they touch upon the themes relevant to "The Things They Carried."
To find these poems, you can follow these steps:
1. Open a web browser and go to a search engine like Google.
2. Enter the titles of the poems or the name of the poet, "Wilfred Owen," in the search bar.
3. Browse through the search results to find reputable sources like poetry websites, literary journals, or educational platforms that contain the full texts of the poems.
4. Once you've found a reliable source, click on the link to access the poem.
5. Read the poem and analyze its language, themes, and imagery to consider how it connects to the themes in "The Things They Carried." Look for similarities in the portrayal of war, the emotional struggles of soldiers, or the exploration of truth and storytelling.
Remember to explore different poems that resonate with "The Things They Carried" and find the one that speaks to you the most.