Helen is jealous of Catherine and Henry because she thinks that their relationship will inadvertently effect her friendship with Catherine.
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Helen is jealous of Catherine and Henry because she thinks that their relationship will inadvertently effect her friendship with Catherine.
Henry is described as good at his job; a cool-headed, unselfish man who exercises grace under pressure when he is injured and when he must shoot a deserting engineering officer. He is also loyal and steadfast.
In context, this quote reveals Frederick's ongoing ability to detach himself from events, circumstances, and people. His desire to leave the war is not emotional... his desire to return to Catherine is somewhat emotional, but in the end, his...