What does weight represent literally and figuratively in Tim O’ Brien’s “The Things They Carried”?
Thesis Statement:
Tim O’ Brien used weight to vary each soldiers’ responsibility and status both literally and figuratively.
Basic Outline:
Introduction: State my thesis statement, have about three arguments to support my thesis. Explain briefly how Tim O’ Brien used weight to vary each soldier’s responsibility and status. Explain literally first then figuratively. Briefly introduce the three arguments.