War Horse Chapter 8 Quotes
War Horse Chapter 8 Quotes
How we cite the quotes:
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Quote 1
Some of the horses ran into the wire before they could be stopped, and stuck there. [...] [One trooper] pulled out his rifle and shot his mount before falling dead himself on the wire. (8.4)
The men feel an obligation to take care of their horses, even if it means putting them out of their misery. This man's last act before dying is to put down his dying horse.
Quote 2
"Don't suppose they'll let you come with me where I'm going, Joey. I wish they could, but they can't. But I shan't ever forget you." (8.10)
Joey loses Captain Stewart and Trooper Warren in a matter of minutes, never to see them again. By this point, Joey's gotten kind of used to losing people; all he can do is keep moving forward.