Alienation and Isolation

  I have realized that Jonathan is very much alienated and isolated.  When he reached the war camp, he saw something.  All of the men there were twice the size of him and they were much older.  When he saw them looking strangely at him, he felt alienated.  On page nineteen, the author stated, "Jonathan tried throwing it over his shoulder and resting it as the others did, only to find its weight cut into his neck.  He had to use both hands and carry it across his chest."  This shows haw he is isolated because all the other men carry the gun on their back with ease but for Jonathan, it is very hard.  This is why you can say that Jonathan is both alienated and isolated.