With a kind of wry envy, Hazel realized that Bigwig was actually looking forward to meeting the Efrafan assault. He knew he could fight and he meant to show it. He was not thinking of anything else. The hopelessness of their chances had no important place in his thoughts. Even the sound of the digging, clearer already, only set him thinking of the best way to sell his life as dearly as he could.
In this passage from "Watership Down," Hazel observes Bigwig with a mix of admiration and envy, recognizing that Bigwig is eagerly anticipating the confrontation with the Efrafans. Unlike many, Bigwig is not weighed down by doubt or the grim reality of their situation; he is solely focused on the imminent battle and his desire to prove himself in combat.
Bigwig's mindset reflects a warrior's spirit, as he contemplates how to maximize the value of his life in the fight. The sound of the approaching threat does not instill fear in him but instead motivates him to think strategically about the battle ahead, highlighting his courage and determination in the face of adversity.
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