Whose side was Tim on?

At the start of the war, Tim's brother Sam leaves to join the Rebel army, and Tim begins his journey to adulthood. Tim's father disagrees with Sam's decision, and his brother's departure leaves Tim questioning his own sense of loyalty. He is confused about the morality of the war. Tim admires his brother's courage and conviction, but he also knows that his father is wise and wants what is best for the family. Through Tim's eyes, the reader sees the changes that war brings to the community. As the situation changes over the course of the war, Tim must learn how to cope with the challenges he faces. When his father disappears, when there is not enough food to eat and when he must make decisions about the family business, Tim is forced to be a grown up and think about his family and their needs more than himself. While Tim is uncertain about things as a child, as a grown-up he knows what he must do, and he takes his responsibilities seriously. At the same time, his ideas about the war and morality become more uncertain. Tim stands between the two sides, and his growth ultimately shows that there can be no true winners in a war, since everyone pays a price.