Characters
Who is the main character?
Charley Goddard
Age Charley enlists?
15
Major theme of the book
harsh reality of war
What war is in the book
civil war
What is Soldier's Heart
PTSD
What state is Charley from?
Charley's first major battle
Bull Run
Message about young soldiers?
unprepared for trauma
Which side was Charley on?
Frequent emotion after battle?
Who recruits Charley
man giving a patriotic speech
What disturbing job does Charley do?
Burying the dead
Why did Charley lie about his age?
To prove his manhood and join the war
What was Charley's uniform color?
Blue
What does Charley think of from home?
Mom and brother
Name Charley's younger brother
Orren
What changes Charley's view of the war?
Seeing Soldiers killed
What lasting theme was in the book about injuries?
War injuries last forever
What weapon did Charley use?
Rifle/Musket
What food does Charley despise?
Hardtack
Who is Charley based on?
Charles Goddard
Why can't he return to normal life?
Trauma and injury
What is the message about war?
War destroys your joy on life
What was Charley's group known for? (1st Minnesota)
Bravery and casualties
What was Charley suffering from at the end of the book?
Pain, Trauma, PTSD