Distraction overcomes Boy during the service as he plays with a toy. It comes to the point where the pastor is distracted and his father has to take the toy away. The toy symbolizes how young Boy really is. He is only 16 years old and is considered the baby to his family. Even though he is in his youth, he should know better to show respect in the name of his mother, the church, and the pastor who is preaching. Redemption is needed for his wrongful actions. The journey Boy goes through in his civil war experience changes him, he ends up showing his desire for forgiveness in the end. Dirty, injured, and fresh from war, boy returns to his family Sunday morning in the church. A new beginning starts for the family as they stand tall and proud, singing together as one. This goes along with Joe’s new beginning as he learns what he needs to do to redeem
Distraction overcomes Boy during the service as he plays with a toy. It comes to the point where the pastor is distracted and his father has to take the toy away. The toy symbolizes how young Boy really is. He is only 16 years old and is considered the baby to his family. Even though he is in his youth, he should know better to show respect in the name of his mother, the church, and the pastor who is preaching. Redemption is needed for his wrongful actions. The journey Boy goes through in his civil war experience changes him, he ends up showing his desire for forgiveness in the end. Dirty, injured, and fresh from war, boy returns to his family Sunday morning in the church. A new beginning starts for the family as they stand tall and proud, singing together as one. This goes along with Joe’s new beginning as he learns what he needs to do to redeem