- In chapter 13 Joe experiences something new and interesting. His schedule of nurses is disrupted when a group of men enter his room and examine him placing something around his neck. Joe comes to the conclusion that these men are generals come to give him a medal, which only offends him. During this interaction Joe figures out he can move his arms and head, and twist and turn his body. After this confrontation, he remembers how he and Bill Harper used to communicate between their houses Morse code. This is what his tapping was. Joe began tapping with hopes of someone hearing his cry out for help. This was his first step towards communicating with the real world.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Johnny Got His Gun #6
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Nice blog Thomas. I think that its significant that he remembered that he knew morse code because this can give him another way to interact with the outside world so he doesnt feel so isolated in his hospital bed. I also agree with how he felt offended when the generals came in because all they do is go around and award and congratulate people. They arent the ones risking and fighting for their lifes for the pride of their country.
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