Chapters 1-4

Thoroughfares-n.

Oblique-adj.

Conviction-n.

Seminary-n.

Dexterous-adj.

Adherent-n. or adj.

Unscrupulous-adj.

Despondent-adj.

Blatant-adj.

Tawny-adj.

Aggregation-n.

Prophetic-adj.

Bushwhacker-n.

Apalling-adj.

Study Questions-- Chapters 1-4

Chapter 1
1. What is the main character's reaction to the war which is taking place?(p.3)


2. Comment on the dialogue and vocabulary thus far in the story. What does it tell you about place and time? Why is it important that it never be altered, should be story be reedited and updated?

3. What does Henry's mother tell him about his duty when enlisted? (P.5)

4. The first of many references to colour is made on p.7. To what does "a part of a vast blue demonstration" refer?

5. How does the author consistently refer to his main character, instead of using his name? Why would he have done this?


Chapter 2
1. Define metaphor. Metaphorically, to what is the youth comparing bravery and battle? p.11

 
2. The youth fears two things. What are they?

3. Explain the line, "He was convicted by himself of many shameful crimes against the gods of traditions." p. 12

4. Define personification. Find an example of personification. Cite the passage, and its page number. P.16, 18

Chapter 3

1. What evidence is there that the youth's fear of battle and his own merit within battle are increasing?

2. What reassurance does the youth try to give himself that he will be able to stand in battle? P.24

Chapter 4

1. What discussion takes place at the beginning of this chapter?

2. Define simile. Find two examples of this device within this chapter.