We studied how adversity affects the character of the protagonist, Capt Kidd. Kaitlin studied a number of passages and discussed how the experiences of three wars have left him isolated and disinterested in his world. We recognized his symptoms as PTSD,common to veterans. We then contrasted how the gunfight wherein he and Johanna defeat an evil crew, creates not disinterest but empathy, and caring, and purpose. We further studied a passage that reiterates the theme of the sanctity of the word or the message. We discussed how the author conveys the theme that we all have a message or purpose even though it may not be personal to us or one we understand. Our essay test will address today's lesson.