Growing Up

        Everybody matures at a different pace and we all have time to mature and make mistakes, but Jonathan doesn't. He has to grow up faster than the rest of his peers because of the choice that he has made. He decided to go to war and when in a war one mistake can risk yours and other peoples lives. He is forced to grow up physically, mentally, and emotionally. As a kid you don't have to worry about staying in shape and seeing people die around you, but Jonathan does and he is still a kid. He has to become stronger so he can hold a gun the right way. He has go out to war and watch people die or become hurt. That would tramatize me. He can't let his emotions get the better of him because that would put everyone in danger. He is not fit for this and he has nobdys support. He is alone. The author stated," Once more Jonathan allowed himself to drop to the rear deciding it was better to stay last". Growing up in a war is not healthy and that is exactly what Jonathan is doing. He indeed will have to grow up and quick because he doesn't have time to make a mistake like the rest of us do.