I think there is a connection between this story and my past experiences. I have a strong connection to Pierre since we have went through the same pain of having to say goodbye to a dearly loved one. While Pierre's farewell was to his dear horse whom he'd known his entire life, Joseph, mine was with my dearest best friend, Jennifer. I had been friends with her for almost 3 years when I had to say goodbye. She promised to stay in touch with me but she never did. I feel that this is relevant because all the years that Pierre and Joseph had spent together, Joseph abruptly leaves the world leaving Pierre alone in the world, just like Jennifer had left
