“The Drummer Boy of Shiloh”, by Ray Bradbury is a story about Joby, a drummer boy, experiencing war. Joby and the army are camped out near Shiloh Church in Tennessee. Joby in a drummer boy in the civil war in 1862. Joby is nervous for the upcoming battle. He fears he is going to die soon. Joby is trying to fall asleep one night, but the thoughts of war keeps him awake. Joby is lying in his tent, trying to sleep. He was unable to rest because of the approaching fight. One restless night, a shadowy figure stumbles upon Joby. The figure announces to Joby, unknowing that he is a drummer boy, to relieve his tears now, there will be no time for crying in action. Startled, Joby accidentally hits his drum with his elbow. The mysterious figure,
