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Who is Ted Lavender from The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories and what is their importance?

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Ted Lavender appears in the short story, The Things They Carried. In this story, Ted is depicted as a very nervous, superstitious character and most of the things he carries are for protection against death and harm. His death is devastating to his fellow soldiers.

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The Vintage Book of Contemporary American Short Stories