The novel, The Slopes of War by N.A. Perez, talks about the war in the point of view of different characters. This helps explain the story and the characters even more. The war also helps develop the character and their personality, for example Tully Willard. In the story, Tully is sent to war and sadly when he returns, he is not the same person. The book, Slopes of War, is more than just about the Battle of Gettysburg, it also is about the way the story changed the characters as the story moved forward. The story affected the characters mentally, physically, and emotionally. Such as Tully Willard. Tully Willard, Buck’s life long friend, was affected dramatically by the war. Such as, being brave and visiting Buck, although he was a bit afraid.