War: Summary

Nick is wounded in battle, though not fatally, taking place somewhere in Austria. A fellow soldier, Rinaldi, has also been injured. Nick says to him they have made a "separate peace" but Rinaldi replies only by saying "We're not patriots."

War: Analysis

This brief portrait of Nick in battle shows him calm and collected, even when injured, in contrast to the fear anticipated elsewhere. He has a good attitude and even the sour attitude of his comrade does not spoil it.