You are not a man anymore. You are a soldier. Your comfort is of no importance and your life isn't of much importance. Most of your orders will be unpleasant, but that's not your business.They should've trained you for this, and not for flower-strewn streets. They should have built your soul with truth, not led along with lies.
In John Steinbeck's "The Moon Is Down," a profound transformation is depicted as an individual sheds his previous identity to embrace that of a soldier. This shift emphasizes the harsh realities and sacrifices demanded by war, where personal comfort and even life hold little significance compared to the duties to be fulfilled. The soldier's new existence is marked by the acceptance of unpleasant orders as part of their service, illustrating the...
