How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from From Here to Eternity.
Quote #4
LEVA: Army regulations state that I can't—
WARDEN: Are you blind? Give me the key!
LEVA: I got to obey orders, Top.
WARDEN: I'll see you get a medal!
Warden understands that his real duty goes beyond just following orders—if he's doing something to defend the soldiers and the island itself, the higher-ups presumably aren't going to mind.
Quote #5
ALMA: They'll find out you killed that soldier.
PREWITT: Once I report into the company they'll take care of me. I'll be all right once I get back.
ALMA: But you'll never make it! There's patrols all over.
PREWITT: I'll make it. I know a shortcut.
Despite being injured in a knife fight and going AWOL, Prewitt's devotion to the army outweighs his personal problems and injuries. Plus, he's concerned for the other soldiers, even if they helped abuse him.