In this novel a woman gives her life savings to men guarding a coffin meant to be buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after mistakenly believing the corpse is her son. A priest is sent to encourage the main character to escape from jail, but commits suicide after being shamed by the protagonist's humility. At the end of this novel, "The Runner" is attacked by a mob after he interrupts an off
In this novel a woman gives her life savings to men guarding a coffin meant to be buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after mistakenly believing the corpse is her son. A priest is sent to encourage the main character to escape from jail, but commits suicide after being shamed by the protagonist's humility. At the end of this novel, "The Runner" is attacked by a mob after he interrupts an official funeral by throwing the protagonist's medal at the caisson. The protagonist of this novel is betrayed by the soldier Polchek right before Pierre Bouc denies him three times. At the beginning of this novel both the German and French regiments miraculously refuse to attack, leading "The Marshall" to execute the main character for instigating peace. For 10 points, name this novel by William Faulkner that retells Christ's passion through the ordeals of a French corporal during World War One.
In this novel a woman gives her life savings to men guarding a coffin meant to be buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier after mistakenly believing the corpse is her son.
A Fable