“Drafted in the summer of 1968, O’Brien himself is a character in the novel, acting primarily as narrator but also, significantl
y, as the principal character in one story. In “On the Rainy River,” O’Brien sets off to his home state’s northern border with Canada. There, along the Rainy River’s southern banks in Minnesota, O’Brien contemplates fleeing the draft and slipping into Canada. “On the Rainy River” raises philosophical questions...concerning the true meaning of courage” and patriotism (Moyer). In a well-developed essay, analyze the rhetorical strategies O’Brien uses to convince the audience of his claim. It's a rhetorical analysis essay can someone help me please.
Answer is Tim O'Brien incorporates literary devices in The Things They Carried, such as imagery, point of view, setting, and symbolism to produce reactions from the reader.
