Summary
A Mystery of Heroism is a war story during the civil war at an unknown battle. Private Fred Collins is the main character and hero of the story. The main point of the story is to show what a hero can be. When Private Fred Collins ran to the well just to get water he showed a sign of heroism. Also the story focuses on how crazy a war can make someone and how a few words can instantly change a person’s actions. For example, when one of the soldiers jokes about getting the water Collins risks his life to go and get it.
A Mystery of Heroism is a war story during the civil war at an unknown battle. Private Fred Collins is the main character and hero of the story. The main point of the story is to show what a hero can be. When Private Fred Collins ran to the well just to get water he showed a sign of heroism. Also the story focuses on how crazy a war can make someone and how a few words can instantly change a person’s actions. For example, when one of the soldiers jokes about getting the water Collins risks his life to go and get it.