After reading the first short story, "The Things They Carried", read what TIME magazine reveals soldiers of today's United States soldiers carry with them.
"THE THINGS THEY CARRY" - TIME
If you could carry one thing with you, what would you carry and why? Underline a subordinate clause in your writing.
DUE: Friday, February 26th
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I would carry a notebook and pencils with me. I would want them because if I saw someone or something I wanted to remember, I could write it down. Later on, after the war I could look back into it and think of things that had changed my life or point of veiw. Also I could write about people that I see that made an impact on my life and I would never forget things that were important to me in that part of my life.
With me I would carry the memories of my life back home. These memories could contain friends, places, foods, and comforting things. I chose to only carry memories versus an actual item because if I were to lose something important that I was carrying on me it would cause me great distress(subordinate cause). The fact that I am only carrying memories also means I would not be adding any additional weight to an already heavy load. This is what I would carry with me because it is simple and yet serves a great purpose to me.
I would carry my Thought Notebook, which is almost an equivalent of a diary. I would carry it because I think it is one of the only things that would help me get through the death and depression of war. It would help me because whenever I write it helps release some of the stress. I think reading past entry’s would also help me remember happier times and different perspectives on the war.
I would carry with me a sketchpad and a writing utensil.This way,I could draw out an image I saw that day,which could be gruesome,to drive the picture out of my head,or light and happy, to hold forever.I could even send the drawings back home to family and friends to share events of the day.Also,I could use it for writing poems,stories,or lyrics to write out my feelings,anything to help with stress and lonliness.
I would carry a photo album because i would want to remember the faces of my friends and family, the memories of all our adventures, and the emotions that i get when i look at these pictures. This album, which would be very small, (subordinate clause) would be very close to my heart. If i were to go into war knowing i could possibly die the within the next hour, day or week, i would want to remember my life with them. There are many things i would want to bring with me if i had to go to war, but if i had to chose one i would definitely want to bring photos along on my trip.
I would bring a large quantity of minty chewing gum. Since I would be able to remember my loved ones back home, and I think most games would get boring after playing them so much, not to mention heavy from carrying them, I believe something like gum would be quite logical. It’s simple, yet amusing, and it would keep my breath minty fresh, if I didn’t have a toothbrush. It also would be something to do while I was marching, I could finally learn how to blow bubbles, or make that popping noise when you chew. Finally, I think that my fellow soldiers who would be around me most of the time would enjoy my presence, not only because of my minty fresh breath, but because I could give them pieces, too.
I would carry a memory book. Every year my family gets together and we write about things that happend to us and that affected us in some way. This way, I would have this book with me and I could look back to things that happened in the past. The memories might make me think of home and know that my friends and family from back home are still with me in some sort of way.
I would carry hope. This may sound dumb to some people but hope is what many people lose at war. With hope I can look towards the end and hopefully bring that sense of hope to other people because during war people just give up and think that there is no end and lose all hope and start to not care what happens because they don't see an end. I think that hope would keep me going and it would be something that I could never lose and would be with me until the end.
I would carry the small scrapbook my mom made for me when I was in second grade. She put in pictures of me growing up. There were pictures of some of my best childhood memories and pictures with my family. I would also put in more pictures from more recent years. This way, I would always be able to look back at all the good times I had back home with my family and friends throughout my life. It isn't very heavy, so it wouldn't slow me down, and it would probably lighten my mood and maybe even make me laugh.
If I could only bring one thing with me to war, I would bring my I-pod. This may not sound like a very practical idea, (and it probably isn't,) but if I only used it when I was feeling particularly lonely or afraid, I think it would last for at least a little while. Listening to songs would calm me down and help me refocus on the things back home that I'm fighting for. At the very least, familiar music would take my mind off things going on around me and would be a little something from home. Music would keep me going through tough times.
I would bring with me my violin, who is named Lilac. Whenever I play it, it would bring back memories of the people I had to leave behind. It would also make me happy, so I could forget about the depressing stuff going on around me. I could also write songs about what I'm feeling, or use songs I have memorized to express my feelings. I would definately bring my violin.
If I were a soldier, and I could only carry one thing, it would be a bible. My bible that I carried, which would have the old and new testament, would be small enough to fit in my pocket. I would read a certain readings each night to make me feel more positive. It could also help me stay closer to my faith, especially on Sundays when I couldn't make to church. This is the one thing that I would carry.
I would carry a joural, so I could write down everything that I experienced and maybe have the chance to give it to my family to read one day. I would also carry a ring my grandma gave me when I turned 13, because it would remind me of family and all the love they gave me. I would also carry photos and memories of my friends and family, beause they would motivate to do better and keep going through tough times.
If I had to go to war, I would bring a candle with me *because we used to always have candles in our house.* Just the warm scent of the candle would remind me of childhood memories. It would make me think more of my family and happier times, and less of death and war. I think that it is important in anything that you do to take a step back and relax for a while. I think that a candle would help me step back in war.
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If I could carry one thing, it would have to be a book of pictures and things from years past. Although I would want to take many other things, this seems the most important. (the adverb clause was in that sentence.) To me this one thing wouldn't replace what I would have back home... but it'll have to do. Lets face it we all have good lives and a book of good times, bad times, vacations, and other things that we came to remember would help in the most positive way in the dark times of war.
I would carry a family scrap book with me. I could always remember what i was fighting for, and what i had to look forward to when i came home. I would have something to remember the people i love even tho i might never see them again(Clause.)If i would get lonely i could just look at the pictures to feel at home.
I would carry a notebook and something to write with because I could then write down any thoughts or feelings I want to particularly remember about the specific war experiences. Also, I would use it to free draw as entertainment and escape from the war, ***which would let my mind and imagination drift away and reduce my tension and stress***. Drawing is a great way to express oneself if it's difficult to put an event into words.
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With me I would carry my camera. If I had my camera, I would never forget the faces of the loved ones I had to leave behind. I would be able to keep them with me and carry my memories of better times. Because it is very small, my camera would not weigh me down at all. I would also be able to take pictures of what surrounds me so others can know and understand what war is like. My camera is the one possession I would carry.
I would choose to carry a diary and something to write with. I would bring these because I would then be able to write about what was going on and how I felt about it. That way the thoughts wouldn't be bottled up inside my head. Plus if what I wrote was personal I wouldnt have to tell anyone, I would just write it down. Also, I love to draw, so i could save a few pages for my drawings. Then when the war is over, I would dispose of it and all of its horrible secrets inside, by burning all of the pages and the memories inside of the journal. I would then be able to get over the disturbing facts of the war, and move on with my life. It would be a cheap attempt at psychiatry.
If I were to bring one thing with me to war it would be a scrapbook. I would have it filled with pictures of my family and friends. It would be a work-in-progress so that I could have something to work on. Scrapbooking is one of my favorite hobbies, which is very time consuming. (subrordinate clause)
If I could only carry one thing with me, I would carry a list of inspirational sayings. When I feel down, lonely, unispired, and not want to go on anymore, I would be able to read one of the inspirational sayings and get an instant boost throughout the day no matter what was going on. I would make sure to include a qoute by Martin Luther King Jr., who is in my opinion one of the most inspirational people in U.S. I would probably use the quote; "A man who won't die for something is not fit to live."
I know its not reasonable but i would bring my dog rummy who is a beagle. Whenever i'm having a bad day or something of the sort i just come home and play with him. He makes me forget about everything and if i could bring him along with me, i would.
The one thing that I would take with me is the necklace my mom, who is srtong woman, gave me. To me, everytime I see it, I think of her and how much she inspires me and gives me hope. She had courage and faith through everything she's gone through and that would only remind me that i need to be like her. The necklace would also make me feel like I still have a part of my family with me and that they are taking every step i do.
With me i would carry a photo album. I think if i was fighting at war, i would want some way to look pack at physical things like photographs to remind me of my loved ones back home. Looking at the pictures would comfort me and remind me what i was fighting for. It would be my encouragement to get me through so that i could make it back to the happy images in the pictures and help me forget how they were thousands of miles away (subordinate clause).
i would bring my stuffed dog. I have had this dog all of my life and it has been through everything with me. I was there when during my surgeries and everything. this stuffed dog means a lot to me and i would want it there with me too. it brings me a sense of home and comfort which i think i would appreciate if i was in the war.
I would carry with me this small stone that has an angel engraved on it, which was given to me by my family after my grandpa passed away. When I have it with me, I feel like I am being watched over and protected-a comforting feeling when you are fighting a war. It would make me think of home, and know that I have people that care for me and think about me every day, and that I am not alone in this.
I would carry determination. It would be something that no one could take away from me. With it I could inspire my fellow soldiers to stay confident and to keep their heads up. My determination would stay with me no matter what, and with it if I were to die over seas I knew I did it giving all I could to support my country.
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