Chapter 3 (RBoC)

Days later, Henry and the others are still marching and started abandoning things they didn't "need" like their spare shirts, knapsacks, etc.. They also joined up with more soldiers, including veterans. Henry noticed that his regiment's hats still look new, and the vet's hats are worn out. One night Jim wakes up Henry and they leave immediately, and no one knows why. Henry is trying to figure out ways he could sneakily leave, but nothing would be able to work.
Once Henry hears the cannons, he is curious and runs to look at the battle scene. Everyone heads down into the forest where it's taking place and sees a dead guy. Henry sees him and still questions himself. They then get moved about here and there until Henry and Wilson can't take it anymore and start complaining to Jim. After lunch they get moved back to the forest and unlike before, Henry doesn't question himself. But once they get past the forest, his fears come back to him. He decides it's better to just get killed to end his problems. They reach the edge of the battle, and Henry is astonished at what he sees= fighting, and men risking their lives willingly. Henry forgets that he was going to try to get killed, and suddenly feels a hand on his shoulder, Wilson's hand. Wilson tells him he isn't going to survive the battle and hands him a yellow envelope to give to his family.

Themes-
*Manhood~ When the army is on the move once Henry is woken up, his manhood is being tested.
*Self Preservation~ Henry believes it might be necessary to save his life, instead of offer it to the use of the army to fight for their cause.

Symbols-
*The Flag~ Could mean that the army is still holding up the fight...
*The Animal/The Blood-Swollen god~ all symbols for war=savage, and taken a lot of lives.

Question- Even though Wilson thinks he is going to die, will he?