Forgive me Father for I have sinned

The author includes the priest in this book as a sort of balancing factor for the war and the sins that come along with it. When war begins, hatred is directed at the enemy and results in deaths to the many battles that accompany it. Soldiers begin to direct their feelings to others and the priest to them is an easy target. A priest cannot insult you, but can only bless you for your good deeds. While most of the soldiers make fun of the priest, Henry befriends him and is able to share some of his true feelings about the war.