Two Soldiers

       I think that "Two Soldiers" should be kept in the curriculum. This short story relates to our topic really well, and it creates a good picture of the time during Pearl Harbor. This story also shows the high impact that the war had on America. Specifically focusing on a family that was poor in Mississippi. Even more specifically focusing on the relationship of the two brothers, Pete and his little brother. Their relationship connections and thoughts created a theme throughout the story. "Anyway, I'm going. I got to." Pete understood what was taking place, but his little brother at first was confused. "He joined the army yestiddy. He's going to Pearl Harbor. So am I. I want to ketch him. Where you all got him?" Also, the descriptions of the recruitment, action at war, and draft gives a feel of the actual situation of Pearl Harbor. It shows the immediate reaction and action America had to take. This story should be kept in the curriculum because it applies to the history of Pearl Harbor and the impact it had on Americans and America as a whole.

      In my opinion, this story isn't really "my cup of tea". It gives a good image of a specific story of Pearl Harbor, but it would be more interesting to me if it gave more invoice on the actual situation during the war. The story seemed very simple and slow moving to me. It would keep my attention more if it gave vivid descriptions of the war. If the story also showed more of the impact that Pearl Harbor had on families and the soldiers it would have more of an affect. The conclusion of Pete's little brother finding Pete and then having to go home was kind of a simple and sudden end to the story. "I can get back, I reckon," I said. "I don't live in but one place. I don't reckon it's moved." If the story was continued, it would've been exciting to see the reaction of the two brothers that created their relationship to be re-joined. Overall, this book gave a good specific image of Pearl Harbor, but it would've been more interesting if it had more details and details to show the reader more of a feel of the impacts.