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The Similarities And Differences In Soldier Boys Dieter V. Spencer

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“Trap trap trap duck down don't go! Spencer heard the first ping like the break of a light bulb and one simple buzz. Spencer had realised he had made a huge mistake he was out in front a good target.” (Hughes 151). There are many similarities and differences between dieter and Spencer. Some are their attitude, motivation, and families. Through the book Soldier Boys dieter and Spencer have many differences and similarities. As you go throughout the book you may not realize all the similarities that dieter and spencer have. They actually sound very much alike but once you break it down more you will realize how much alike they are. Although they both go to war and fight they are still very alike. When everyone reads this book people just think …show more content…

Spencer wanted to impress a girl so he decided to go to war but he was terrified to go. Dieter and Spencer both had a lot of pride in their country. “He died for our country Schaefer, you have to be proud of him.” (Hughes 20). Dieter was very brainwashed from Hitler and that took a lot of pride. Some differences about the characters are that Spencer is deciding if he should go home when he was at war the first day. The reason why he wanted to go home is because when the army guy said anyone who wants to leave. That's when Spencer had thought about it for a split second. “Spence had not really thought about it yet” (Hughes 52). In the book their attitudes are very different but in a way they are kinda the same they are both very nerves for war and eager to go but at the same time they are ready to fight for their …show more content…

Dieter went to war because he wanted to be brave and do it for honor. For example, a quote from the book says, “Hitler congratulated the boys in that strong voice dieter had heard so many times on the radio. He told them they were heroes, that they had done a wonderful job. And his voice took on a hint of power he could unleash at his meetings.‘ We are about to begin a major offensive, and I promise you we will not be denied. We’ll not only defend ourselves; we’ll drive our enemies back from our borders.’”(Hughes 78-79) Spence wanted to go to war for a girl and to prove he was brave enough to go to war. For example, a quote from the book says, “But Lu Ann was the girl every guy in the school talked about. She had dimples that popped in like little flashes and teeth almost perfect. Spence knew he had to say something now.‘ I will sign up too,’ he told Lu Ann, ‘just as soon as they’ll let me.’” but in the end they were very ready to go to war and fight for their country and fight what is

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