Chapter 16

Abstract: Henry and his regiment march to the front lines to relieve others and for an offensive. When they are marching, all they can hear are the nosies of the battle and no one can talk because it is so loud. The other soliders faces become to look doubtful. They begin to complain about their leaders. Henry then puts his opinion in and says that it is because of their general that they lose. One solider then asks Henry if he thinks they fought the whole battle the day before. This shuts Henry up because he remembers how he retreated. They then arrive at the lines. While they are waiting, the men become impatient and begin to grumble. Their lieutenant then shuts then up because he is angry. The battle then begins, but the men aren't really ready because they are tired and worn from previous battles.

Response: Maybe Henry is having an identity crisis and that is why he is so wishy-washy. He also probably has really low self-confidence and that is why sometimes he is really cocky and then others he is more subdued. He is insecure because he knows that he did run away. He tries to cover up his insecurity by acting like he is veteran and knows a lot when he really doesn't. He acts like he has fought with all of the other soliders when he really hasn't. He is an impostor. Everyone else seems pretty strong and confident like Wilson and the lieutenant which probably makes Henry want to be like them.