Abstract: Henry and the other soliders are happy, excited, and proud because they won their first battle, but in the middle of their celebration the enemy came again. Everyone's mood then immediately changes. Henry then became just as nervous and scared as he was before. He then began thinking that the enemy soliders must be better than them because they were so persistent. The enemy then transformed into monsters. Henry then sees that some of his fellow soliders have run and are not ashamed. He then drops his gun like they did and begins to run. He thinks that others are running with him, and he also is afraid of dying from behind and feels that it would be better dying when you know what is coming for you. He then hears the general talking. The general is excited because they held the enemy.
Response: Henry's mood and the general's mood are complete opposites. Henry is terrified and runs away while the general is exuberant over the battle. Henry's mood probably reflects a new solider who does not what to expect while the general is a veteran who is no longer afraid of battle. When the general is talking, the author uses language like carnival, joy, and merrily. Clearly the general does not have the same fears as Henry. Will Henry's emotions and feelings over war change too after he becomes more experienced in battle?
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