Explore the implications and subtleties of the conversation with Mr. Hadley. What does he say about “manhood” (see what he says about the G.I.’s) and how does he feel about Brinker and Gene’s involvement in the war effort? (198-200) (Thomas)

Mr. Hadley is talking about the sewing machines, and he is saying how men use them now. Mr. Hadley really seems against men sewing, and he finds it to be something not very manlike. He thinks of the people who sew as less of him in a way, and by what he says makes it seem shameful to sew. "I can't imagine ant man in my time settling for duty on a sewing machine. I can't picture that at all,"(198). Mr. Hadley obviously doesn't find sewing manly in anyway. What he does is war. He describes war almost like a game. He says he would want to be a kid again to be in the war. Mr. Hadley also seems to feel good about Brinker and Gene going to war. He finds it as a great thing and he is happy and proud that they are going to be in war. "It's your greatest moment, greatest privilege, to serve your country,"(200). Mr. Hadley here says how it is a privilege to serve your country almost like the boys are lucky. He thinks of them going to war as a way they earn respect for the rest of their lives. He finds going to war as this great thing everyone should do and he is glad to see these two boys go.