Red Cavalry, Day 2

I've seen that a the element of family is present in many stories, which is seen most strongly in "A Letter" where large part of the letter is dedicated to naming family members, and explores a soldier's relationship with his mother, father, and brother, as well as the relationship between soldiers. The soldier dictating the letter has no problem confiding this in the man he asks to write it, which means either he's close to the man, or doesn't care. What struck me most was he fact taht all the time he asks his mother to take care of what seems to be his dog, which I found incredibly endearing, as if the war might make him immune to human suffering and death,but he still loevs his momand his dog and wishes the best for them. He still cares, even in the most soul-killing conditions. I'm really liking this book,because while mocking, it still captures the elusive human element.