What were Henry's reasons for becoming a soldier? What about the war was so attractive to him?Why do you think it took Henry so long to begin contemplating his part in battle?How do Jim and Wilson respond to Henry's question? What does this tell you about them?Share your thoughts...
Henry begins the book as an idealistic and completely self-absorbed teenager who wants nothing more than a chance to show off and be thought of as a brave and daring male. From Shmoop
