In a well written essay, discuss the distinction between reality and fiction as explored by the author tim o’brien and the character/narrator tim o’brien in the things they carried. consider what is his purpose and does it add to or detract from the storytelling or literary merit of the novel.

(01.03 mc) what does the conversation between marcus and his father reveal about their characters? a marcus doesn't agree with the regulations put in place, but his father does. b marcus's father doesn't agree with the regulations put in place, but marcus does. c marcus's father thinks the regulations provide security, and so does marcus. d marcus wants stricter regulations to be put in place, and his father agrees.