Tim O'Brien's Interview Vs. "TTTC"

There is a clear parallel to be seen when looking at O'Brien's Interview and his novel. This would of course be expected since O'Brien wrote the book from his own point of view and with his mentality. In a way it is interesting to see how the author himself talks about his novel and how he comments on what it was like to write the book. From reading these examples the reader can even better understand and realize what the author is thinking or how he feels. Therefore due to the personal nature of the book and interview, O'Briens feelings and intentions in "The Things They Carried" become very clear when compared to the interview.