, both of these stories has an item that someone uses almost as a magic talisman

, both of these stories has an item that someone uses almost as a magic talisman: Sasha Shliakhova’s red scarf, and Journal’s field jacket. What do these stories seem to say about superstition and lucky items? Is belief in them a good thing, or is it harmful, especially in the unforgiving environment of war? 600 words work sited do not count