TIM O'BRIEN
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I have given a summary of how Tim O'Brien and Bao Ninh would be a great literature pairing for a study of the Vietnam War.
By Julie Moore | Published 3/15/2007 | Read more »
Using The Things They Carried as a catalyst, this essay cites Tim O'Brien's relevance as an author of new classics that transcend publication date.
By Charlotte Truman | Published 5/7/2007 | Read more »
Examines Tim O'Brien's short story "The Things They Carried" from a gender-oriented perspective. Comprehensively argues that the soldiers are forced into macho posturing to secure their admittance to the new surrogate home they find in their fellow soldiers.
By W. Hampton Harris | Published 8/26/2008 | Read more »
This article discusses the technique of Tim O'Brien in blurring the lines between what happens in reality and what happens in his mind.
By Julie Moore | Published 7/17/2007 | Read more »
This article provides an introduction to author Tim O'Brien, moral issues in his writing, historical placement and recommendations.
By Bethany Jones | Published 12/3/2007 | Read more »
A critical analysis of Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried."
By Julie Moore | Published 10/22/2008 | Read more »
This novel is a story about the pain and hardships of war, written through the eyes of a Vietnam vet.
By allstar130690 | Published 5/30/2007 | Read more »
My brief essay on the Concept of War in Tim O'Brien's THE THINGS THEY CARRIED
By Christine Stoddard | Published 12/30/2006 | Read more »
Analysis of Tim O'Brien's short story "The Things They Carried".
By Heather Lanksbury | Published 12/6/2006 | Read more »
A look at the various coping mechanisms of Vietnam soldiers in O'Brien's stories, as well as O'Brien's own rejection of those mechanisms.
By W. Hampton Harris | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
Some fictional works explore the boundary between fact and fiction, combining real events with embellished details that leave the result ultimately fictional. However, the end result may be more reflective of actual fact than just telling the facts would have been.
By Julia Wallace | Published 8/5/2008 | Read more »
Fast fun facts laced with zingers and historical references. All designed to make you think and want more.
By Tim O'Brien | Published 4/2/2008 | Read more »
"Innocence to Savagery
By Everardo Lopez | Published 12/21/2006 | Read more »
An analysis of items carried by the characters in Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried."
By Rachel Powell | Published 3/5/2008 | Read more »
In Tim O'Brien's short story, "The Things They Carried," the reactions each soldier has to the death of Lavender is personal and different, and Lt. Cross's reaction to the situation affects all of the soldiers in the platoon.
By Matthew Nelson | Published 10/7/2008 | Read more »
In the story "The Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong", which is part of the larger "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien, gender difference and gendered behavior is at the core of themes exemplified through various symbols and characters.
By Joe Norton | Published 4/28/2007 | Read more »
The book The Things They Carry by Tim O'Brien documents all trials, tribulations and everything else that soldiers went through in the Vietnam War.
By Joe Umbrell | Published 12/15/2005 | Read more »
The Issue of War in Obrien's The Things They Carried and Louise Erdich's Red Convertible
By Katie A. Raymond | Published 8/18/2006 | Read more »
By looking into the bags carried by soldiers in Vietnam, we can find out much about our own lives and the stories of the all humanity. By deconstructing the language of this story, we discover that "The Things They Carried" weremore than simple items.
By Heather Leah | Published 6/1/2006 | Read more »
Every year the Davey O'Brien Award is given to the top quarterback in college football. But who was Davey O'Brien?
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 3/10/2008 | Read more »
Courage is a very sticky word that you can either possess as a hero or be alienated by it and most likely be considered a coward
By Joe Umbrell | Published 12/15/2005 | Read more »
Tim O'Brien's novel, "The Things They Carried" provides a stunning insight to war, both in the Vietnam Era and now. This article details the power of his work and how it impacts both generations.
By Katie O'Connor | Published 10/12/2006 | Read more »
When reading the book If I Die in a Combat Zone by Tim O'Brien I thought of many different ideas and concepts the book may have been trying to convey.
By Kyle | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
An evaluation of the importance of history and historical accuracy in historical fiction. The study was done by comparing Don DeLillo's Libra, Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried, and Toni Morrison's Beloved.
By Max Power | Published 11/8/2006 | Read more »
Commentaries on Tim O'Brien's The Things They Carried
By Christine Stoddard | Published 12/30/2006 | Read more »
Tim O'Brien's moral opposition to the Vietnam War is clouded by his desire to be accepted by others in his community, and this demon of adherence to the collective will is his prime antagonist in "The Things They Carried", and the source of all his further woes and crises.
By G. Stolyarov II | Published 6/4/2007 | Read more »
Music writer Nick Hutchinson interviews bluegrass banjo legend Pete Wernick. Wernick talks about where he got his start, how he fell in with Hot Rize and much more.
By Nick Hutchinson | Published 1/14/2008 | Read more »
When compared, the two books listed in the title have a few life lessons that should be pointed out.
By Lily White | Published 12/13/2007 | Read more »
Through the course of the year, accidents happen. Trust your vehicle's body work to an expert, who won't over-charge.
By lilsquibb | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
You need not worry about the budget because some holiday entertainment in Los Angeles is actually free to the public. Here is a list of the free shows you may catch this Christmas around Los Angeles.
By dgperez719 | Published 11/30/2007 | Read more »
This is the story of the Abington Green Wave, a schoolboy football team in the South Shore League of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletics Association.
By Richard Clifford | Published 12/8/2008 | Read more »
A research paper based on the book "The Things They Carried" about how stories can save our lives.
By Ashley Hoffman | Published 10/29/2007 | Read more »
The importants of the elements of story writing and how a writer uses them to tell a good story.
By John Erianne | Published 3/20/2009 | Read more »
This is a critical appreciation of Feryal Gauhar's second English Novel No Space for Further Burials and sheds light on her art of novel writing and significance of the theme of Novel.
By Khurram Siddiqui | Published 11/19/2008 | Read more »
Not your ordinary trivia.
By Tim O'Brien | Published 4/8/2008 | Read more »
A true account of the Vietnam War as told by one of its veterans.
By Andrea Buginsky | Published 12/7/2006 | Read more »
A review of Black Tickets by Jayne Ann Phillips. 265 pages. Dell Publishing Company., Inc. New York, New York. 1979.
By jannette hypes | Published 7/26/2006 | Read more »
Del McCoury Wins with The Company We Keep. Telluride Bluegrass: 30 Years Captures the Best from the Fest.
By Nick Hutchinson | Published 6/30/2005 | Read more »
Reviews of Scenic Byways, Buckskin Stallion, Jett Black, Fade to Bluegrass, Barbara Cue and John Hermann. A rootsy blend of reviews, from acoustic picking to '50s-inspired fare.
By Nick Hutchinson | Published 3/23/2005 | Read more »
If a myth is something that obscures the truth, especially in regards to an activity as serious and consequential as war, then it is, indeed, critically important that we attack the myth of war, thereby weakening its hold upon our collective imaginations.
By Brian Russell | Published 7/31/2007 | Read more »
Los Lobos, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, and the Spanish Harlem Orchestra are just three of the 20 award-winning acts scheduled to play at the 9th annual Rhythm and Roots Festival, a Labor Day weekend must for lovers of root music and dance.
By Maryellen Cicione | Published 8/21/2006 | Read more »
When a person looks at a film about war, there are numerous things that strike the mind, namely; the quality of the movie in terms of realism, the gory details that are shown and the moral dilemmas.
By Samuel Singh | Published 12/15/2006 | Read more »
The 1989 film "Glory" helps expose a myth of moral equivalency between North and South that was embraced by the nation in the wake of the Civil War.
By Brian Russell | Published 7/24/2007 | Read more »
Although much has been written about the power of story and effective storytelling, many books and articles tend to oversimplify the issue, thereby missing the fact that story is essential to our lives and to building community.
By Brian Russell | Published 7/27/2007 | Read more »
Art, food, and a little something for the Irish can be discovered in Connecticut this summer. If you would like to spend a special time cruising the New England coast, these summer festivals are certain to make your trip an unforgettable one.
By Merz | Published 5/3/2007 | Read more »
A review of Tim O'Brien's book If I Die in a Combat Zone Box Me Up and Ship Me Home
By Pattie Curran | Published 3/28/2008 | Read more »
Happy birthday: Buddy Cole, Tim Conway, Alan Freed, J. Paul Getty, Don Johnson, Stan Kenton, Eddie Robinson, Helena Rubenstein and others. Is December 15th your birthday? How will you celebrate? What notable individuals share your birthday?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
The 2009 NBA Finals are here, with the best competing for the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. The first round matchups are already set, determined by the teams' regular season records. Who will come out on top?
By Chris Wellmen | Published 4/17/2009 | Read more »
Pros: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Meat Loaf star in the same movie. Cons: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, and Meat Loaf star in the same movie.
By William Pinn | Published 10/6/2007 | Read more »
These are the teams most likely to be holding the Larry O'Brien Trophy this summer.
By Nick Meyer | Published 1/2/2008 | Read more »
Shows that rely so much on big name guest stars tend to collapse. "30 Rock" on the other hand, has had a ton of major guest stars who have helped them stay on top and are actually funny.
By Robert Dougherty | Published 9/19/2008 | Read more »
Grandpa Simpson once went on a tangent about words and phrases that were not allowed on TV. One of those phrases was "Boston Marriage." Turns out that there really is such a phrase.
By Timothy Sexton | Published 9/18/2008 | Read more »
A collection of classic rock, metal, punk and new wave songs to use at a Halloween party.
By Angela Colley | Published 10/10/2008 | Read more »
Ray Harryhausen's magical stop motion animation has thrilled global movie audiences for decades. If you love his ground breaking work, you must add these great books on Harryhausen & his art form to your library.
By Will Stape | Published 9/24/2008 | Read more »
It's that time of the year again; for the annual Primetime Emmy awards to be given out by the Academy of Television Arts.
By Ryan Christopher DeVault | Published 9/16/2008 | Read more »
A look at the career of Academy Award winning actor Sean Penn.
By Amy Lamare | Published 5/7/2008 | Read more »
Who makes the top 10 list of most hated fighters?
By Nick Meyer | Published 5/9/2008 | Read more »
The San Antonio Spurs fell to the L.A. Lakers, again failing to defend a title that they have won from a previous season.
By Sandy Dover | Published 6/11/2008 | Read more »
Happy birthday to Rutherford Hayes, Charlton Heston, Susan Sarandon, Dottie West and others. Is October 4th your birthday too? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 10/4/2008 | Read more »
When you go to your MP3 collection for inspiration this Halloween, be sure to have these songs mixed in between the wolf and bat sound effects. With music like this nobody will care that you just pulled out the same costume you had on last year.
By Ryan Ouradnik | Published 10/14/2008 | Read more »
Some MLS player have been waived, others have no renewed their contracts, where will they go as the new season approaches?
By Nate Covert | Published 1/30/2009 | Read more »
A cult classic film that has been enjoyed by many for over 25 years.
By Derek Strauss | Published 3/23/2009 | Read more »
Classic '90s music review of Pearl Jam's album, Ten.
By Albert Chang | Published 3/16/2009 | Read more »
Robert Ripley was just as fascinating in real life as his bizarre legacy of seeking out the world's strangest facts!
By Danielle "L" | Published 3/30/2009 | Read more »
Experiencing foot pain can be a pain in the neck! Finding relief is a blessing!
By Maura Nicholson | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
A brief historical look at special effects in film, with Star Wars in the spotlight.
By Justin Wong | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
Happy birthday to Stephen Bishop, Prince Charles, Condi, Claude Monet, Shy, Papa Roach, Yanni and others. Is November 14th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?
By Linda Ann Nickerson | Published 11/14/2008 | Read more »
If Rosie O'Donnell was only out to have fun on one night while attempting to bring back the variety show, who else is out there who'd be more serious about bringing the concept back as a series? We may have to go retro to find someone willing...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 12/5/2008 | Read more »
Don't read this if the only musical you've ever loved was Grease.
By Elizabeth Eng | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
The NBA's offseason is beginning for some team which means that it is time to start up the metaphorical "coaching carousel"
By Steven Lourie | Published 5/3/2008 | Read more »
A cult classic. Hell, THE Cult Classic.
By Talyseon | Published 3/23/2008 | Read more »
Dr. William O. Farber, one of the most influential citizens in South Dakota history and mentor to famous broadcasters and U.S. Senators, died March 23, 2007 at the age of 96.
By Todd Epp | Published 3/24/2007 | Read more »
A great video time capsule of pop culture over the past couple of decades.
By El Bicho | Published 5/7/2007 | Read more »
The current cast of Saturday Night Live gets graded.
By Brian Haughey | Published 5/23/2007 | Read more »
Find out everything you need to know about The Simpsons in this article before you see the new movie.
By Luke M. | Published 7/12/2007 | Read more »
Memorable quotes and a summary of each episode from Season 2 of The Office
By Crystal Funke | Published 3/14/2007 | Read more »
In light of the History Channel's recent retrospective on this groundbreaking series, this article outlines the history of the Star Trek phenomenon, the positives and negatives of each of its five series, and the impact that each one had.
By Charlotte Kuchinsky | Published 2/21/2007 | Read more »
Order and dis-order are very important literature elements.
By Joe Umbrell | Published 12/15/2005 | Read more »
Bob Bradley's career in Major League Soccer is long and storied. Although his early years were filled with success, his current state is certainly questionable.
By Nate Covert | Published 12/7/2006 | Read more »
Carl Finch, founding member of the Texas band Brave Combo, talks about being beyond hip.
By Jim Lundstrom | Published 2/12/2007 | Read more »
Want a fun way to pass the otherwise excessively long duration of the 2007 Primetime Emmy's? Throw an Emmy Party and be the winner with your friends!
By Tyson J. | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
The great thing about this category is that these are all great shows in their own way. A couple of other shows could have ended up here instead, which would have made for a lot of frustration in regards to who was robbed of a nomination, let alone a win.
By Ben Kenber | Published 9/15/2007 | Read more »
Could Walker be looking for his own Washington job?
By Tyler Mills | Published 1/15/2008 | Read more »
Stop motion animation, sometimes called Claymation, is an amazing film visual effect. Here's some of the best examples of it in live action movies.
By Will Stape | Published 1/22/2008 | Read more »
It's the 80th anniversary for the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony. Here's a list of movies than have won or been nominated for the top prizes.
By Luke M. | Published 2/2/2008 | Read more »
This is a review of the upcoming UFC event being held in Columbus, Ohio on March 1, 2008.
By Randy Goss | Published 2/28/2008 | Read more »
A look back at the past week in sports with commentary.
By Ryan Lester | Published 12/7/2007 | Read more »
Tonight we have Glendene Grant, her daughter, Jessica Louise Foster, now 22 years old, went missing in Las Vegas in May 2005. Welcome Glendene."
By Todd Matthews | Published 12/2/2007 | Read more »
If you're like me, you love to get into a fun Halloween mood this time of year. Movies are a great way to do that. And if you don't like too much gore or over-the-top creepiness, I've got just the list for you!
By Sherry Dedman | Published 10/3/2007 | Read more »
For the upcoming 2007-2008 NBA season, the Suns seek to capitalize on their new roster additions to make competing for the title a much, much more serious matter, as the window of opportunity is somewhat dimmer.
By Sandy Dover | Published 10/9/2007 | Read more »
Indiana Governor Mitchell Daniels is scheduled to visit DePauw University, located in Greencastle, Indiana on October 24, 2007.
By Sierra Koester | Published 10/12/2007 | Read more »
Every year a panel of voters choose the best outstanding player and award them with the Maxwell Award. Who is the man behind the Maxwell Award.
By Lee Andrew Henderson | Published 3/31/2008 | Read more »
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