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After learning Henry is American, the barber is unquestionably embarrassed. The porter misinforms the barber that Henry is an Austrian officer therefore, the barber’s speech is snappy and blunt. In Chapter Fourteen, Henry receives a rude visit from an Italian barber. The porter fetches drinks for Henry regardless (84).

He often requests alcohol while in the hospital, against the nurses’ orders.

Henry’s interactions with common Italians are similarly insightful. Henry is clearly unfit, but perhaps now that he is in an official manifestation of his own country, he is demoted from a type of celebrity to an equal. When he is brought to an American hospital, he is, interestingly, refused a room (80). His title commands respect, as there are many positions below him. Lieutenant, not out of anonymity, but out of respect. Henry is referred to as “Signor Tenente,” Mr. They tend to value Henry’s opinion over their own. The Italians are open to hearing and accepting Henry’s theories, which demonstrates their trust in the American opinion. He speculates, while drunk, that the United States will declare war on nearly everyone. While drinking one night in Chapter Twelve, they ask Henry to predict the course of events regarding the war. Though divided by nationality, Henry manages to become friendly with the Italians in his troop. His position as an American certainly facilitates things, but Henry still refuses to accept his separateness. Henry’s humility is apparent whether he is inherently shy or embarrassed by misleadingly brought-on attention is unclear. Later, Henry’s friend Rinaldi informs him, “Everybody is proud of you…I am positive you will get the silver.” Rinaldi tries to play Henry up in order to win him a medal, but again, Henry quickly changes the subject (63). An English doctor scoffs, “Don’t be a bloody hero,” and falsely informs the Italian hands that “he is the legitimate son of President Wilson (58).” This elevated status brings Henry to the top of the list for treatment. He is wounded as well, but “would rather wait,” for medical attention, as “there are much worse wounded” than he. He refuses to be recognized for heroism after an explosion in Chapter Nine that takes the lives of three men. Henry is modest, almost to the point of shyness.

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