Quiz #2

Henry is referred to as "the youth" and Wilson is referred to as "the loud private." How has each character changed from the beginning of the story to now, specifically in regards to these monikers? Use specific examples from the story to support your answer.

In the beginning of the book Henry and Wilson are both young soldiers. They haven't done anything to prove themselves to the older soldiers. During the course of the book they both lose their nicknames and become men. Henry gains the respect of the older soldiers when he fought so hard he was shooting at nothing. They both gained even more respect by how they conducted their charge. Many men turned and ran of hid in the middle of the regiment, but Henry and Wilson both took the lead. Henry carried the American flag after another soldier died carring it. Wilson fired the first shot during the charge and really got everyone going. They both were very humble when they gained the respect of the vets. Niether one let it get to their head. That is why because of their great actions during battle they were both able to leave the battlefield men.