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           The Things They Carried is a must read for its historical, psychological, and creative relevance. It provides a large series of realistic stories about the many battles and scenarios based off of the Vietnam War. It portrays fear, shame, and terror, providing a realistic experience to readers. It is psychologically based because it explains that the soldiers carried more than just food, weapons, and equipment. However, some people may argue that it is not old enough to be considered a classic due to the appearance that anyone could write this book. It is actually the unique writing style that makes this an important contribution to the writing world. The collection of short stories written are still relevant to today’s society because it still preserves the ability to inspire students to write in their own creative style. Because of this contribution, it would be a shame if this book was not defined as a “classic.”