This scene is formed after Stanhope discovers that Raleigh has not been present at dinner. This scene involves a
             heated argument between the company commander and the officer. The argument centres around Raleigh having
             dinner with the ordinary soldiers as well as the underlying fact that Stanhope is deeply dejected at the loss of his
             friend and second-in-command Osborne. As the arguement progresses viewers/readers witness Stanhope's short
             temper caused by the effect of alcohol.
             Viewers get a more detailed insight into Stanhope as opposed to Raleigh through this particular scene. We realise
             how much Stanhope depended on Osborne both as a friend as well as someone to confide to - "The one man I could trust -
             my best friend - the one man I could talk to as man to man - who understood everything." We also experience first hand the fury
             of Stanhope's temper, how he can go from being perfectly normal to becoming almost engulfed in anger - "Oh, get out! For
             God's sake, get out!" Stanhope also seems to be conservative in his views as he is evidently against bonding between officers
             From the above examples we can see that Stanhope is deeply affected by alcohol. His innate short-temper is amplified
             because he is drunk. This is perhaps why Osborne is so important to Stanhope, because of his understanding of Stanhope's
             condition and his tolerant nature. Raleigh, who is on the receiving end of Stanhope's rage does not share the same
             qualities and therefore the confrontation becomes more fierce.
             This scene is pivotal because it lets us understand Stanhope much better. We realise his dependence on Osborne as
             well as his short temper. The scene also highlights our existing knowledge of Stanhope and how the war had changed
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