sionate about the war situation only knows the horrifying and deadly details about the war. This causes a conflict in his life, acting as an inciting incident because until this point, he is living a happy, calm, and an enjoyable youthful life. Neil, an otherwise considered happy young boy, is now extremely tensed as he surely believes that he will lose his father, as according to him, most individuals die at trenches. Neil's negative thinking is reflected in his dialogues as he holds very limited knowledge and wisdom. From the first person narrative technique used, it is seen that Neil only notices the negative consequences of the war, whereas he fails to acknowledge his father's passion, dedication, and patriotism for his country. Neil's young age accounts for the reasoning for this thinking, by which he misunderstands the purpose of joining the war. Additionally, this thinking negatively changes Neil's perspective and respect he has for his father completely as he feels extremely deceived, and therefore tensed. Secondly, as Neil is told the tr
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