FSCOTT

This quote expresses both the author’s point of view on war, and on Brayle. The quote tells partially about Brayle’s vein and courage, which is not how his wife viewed him, clearly illustrated by the letter written to him by her. In fact the quote clearly tells that Brayle was not a coward when he hid behind the cover, but rather taking orders, that he didn’t want to follow. Also the quote shows how much Brayle meant to the general. The general obviously has respect for Brayle because of his mutations, which Brayle was able to do. Mutation is the process of changing, in this case, for war and killing. Also his vicissitude attitude means that he is able to change under certain circumstances just like his moral attitude. Brayle was not cowardly, but rather courageous and following orders.