"The Deserter" by Richard Harding Davis is a story that focuses on the tough choices soldiers face, especially during war. It's about a young American named Hamlin during World War I who's thinking about leaving the British Army because he's tired of the horrible conditions and pain. The story shows Hamlin struggling with his decision as he talks to other people who try to convince him to stay. Even though things are really hard for him, and he's tempted to run away, Hamlin understands that quitting would ruin what he's been through and the stories he wants to share. The story ends with him choosing to go back to his duty, teaching us about honor, doing what you're supposed to, and how important your decisions are when things get tough.
The Deserter
By Richard Harding Davis
Torn between the brutal realities of war and the desire to escape, a soldier must decide if honor and duty outweigh the temptation of freedom.
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2005-02-17
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About the AuthorRichard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
Richard Harding Davis was an American journalist and writer of fiction and drama, known foremost as the first American war correspondent to cover the Spanish–American War, the Second Boer War, and World War I. His writing greatly assisted the political career of Theodore Roosevelt. He also played a major role in the evolution of the American magazine. His influence extended to the world of fashion, and he is credited with making the clean-shaven look popular among men at the turn of the 20th century.
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