Three soldiers

About “Three soldiers”

Three Soldiers by John Dos Passos follows three American soldiers during World War I: Andrews, a young composer who rebels against the war's regimentation; Chrisfield, an Indiana farm boy who repeats the phrase "make the world safe for democracy" to cope with battle's horrors; and Fuselli, a clerk who desires to become a corporal despite his comrades' mockery. The novel portrays their experiences as they are forced to renounce individuality and conform to obedience, resulting in lasting psychological damage from the war's dehumanizing effects.