Jimmy Cross was just a sophomore in college when he signed up for the Reserve Officers Training Corps. He was never really interested in the war nor did he want to be in it, but he signed up because his friends were doing it. Due to him not wanting to be a part of the war, when several men are placed under his charge, he many times questions his own decisions and actions. Throughout his journey, he carried with him his love for Martha which was an English major from his college. Even though he was in love with her and carried her letters, pictures in his backpack she never demonstrated love for him back. Although he believed his love was not corresponded, he carried her memories very close to his
Jimmy Cross was just a sophomore in college when he signed up for the Reserve Officers Training Corps. He was never really interested in the war nor did he want to be in it, but he signed up because his friends were doing it. Due to him not wanting to be a part of the war, when several men are placed under his charge, he many times questions his own decisions and actions. Throughout his journey, he carried with him his love for Martha which was an English major from his college. Even though he was in love with her and carried her letters, pictures in his backpack she never demonstrated love for him back. Although he believed his love was not corresponded, he carried her memories very close to his