The Things They Carried - Flashcards

Flashcards covering the characters and plot points from the 'The Things They Carried' excerpt.

Rat Kiley

The medic who treats O'Brien after he is first shot, impressing O'Brien with his skill, courage, and ease.

Bobby Jorgenson

The new medic who replaces Kiley. O'Brien seeks revenge because Jorgenson was incapable of treating his shock when O'Brien was shot the second time.

Mitchell Sanders

Encourages O’Brien to leave Jorgenson alone, implying O’Brien is no longer a member of the company.

O'Brien's Revenge Plan

O'Brien plans to spook Jorgenson as revenge for Jorgenson's inept treatment after the second shooting.

Azar's Role

Azar initially helps O’Brien in his revenge plot against Jorgenson but later turns on O'Brien.

Jorgenson's Apology

Jorgenson apologizes for his poor medical treatment of O'Brien, stating he was scared and felt remorse.

O'Brien's Identification

O'Brien identifies with Jorgenson's fear while they are trying to spook him, experiencing a flashback of being shot.

Reconciliation

O'Brien and Jorgenson reconcile after scaring each other, deciding to jokingly scare Azar together.