War Horse Chapter 2 Quotes
War Horse Chapter 2 Quotes
How we cite the quotes:
(Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote 1
"Mother says there's likely to be a war. [...] Something about some old duke that's been shot at somewhere." (2.15)
Joey, being a horse and all, has no idea why he's going to war. But you know what? Albert the human doesn't really have much of a clue either. Many soldiers in World War I were fighting because they had to, not because they cared about—or even knew the reasons—why.
Quote 2
Zoey and I stood [...] lulled by the six bells ringing out over the dusky fields from the church. [...] It is the noblest music, for everyone can share it -- they only have to listen. (2.5)
Music is a language that can be understood by all ears, human and animal. But the bells are also a language of peacetime, so you won't be hearing them again for a long time. This is War Horse, not Church Bell Horse.
Quote 3
Albert and I grew up together. A yearling colt and a young boy have more in common than awkward gawkishness. (2.1)
What else do Albert and Joey have in common? We can think of a love of running around fields and a dislike for Albert's father. Oh, but Albert doesn't kick his father in the shins.