Determination of the south. They learned that the war wasn't going to be piece of cake and that it wasn't going to end within 3 months
The passage above highlights the irony that is implicit in a social life. While society pushes its members into conventions and conformity, it's risky behavior that correlates with success. The passage above acknowledges that Tom's misbehavior is linked to his heroism. His socially deviant behavior will either lead him to a death sentence or the presidency.
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To break the stalemate of trench warfare
