"Drummer Boy of Shiloh" by Ray Bradbury

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Drummer boy in the text

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Joby

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Theme from general's talk with Joby

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Purpose helps overcome fears

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Detail developing theme: "So each is his own army. I got to make one army of them. And for that, boy, I need you." (Paragraph 40)

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Theme development in Part A

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Joby's perception of other soldiers

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Jealous of their bravery

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To propel the plot

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Move the plot forward

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To provoke a decision

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Something made someone decide something

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General motivating Joby

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Pep talk boosts courage for battle

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Joby's decision influenced by the general's words

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Decides to stop hiding to become a hero

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Joby calmed down and ready for battle

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Propels the plot forward