Person Vs. Person
Albert's father has to sell Joey to the military to save the family's farm. But, he doesn't bring Albert because he would know how devistated Albert would be. Albert's father sells Joey to Captain Nicholls. Suddenly, Albert comes running to Captain Nicholls and Joey on the spot. Albert begs to join to stay with Joey, but he is too young. Captain Nicholl makes a promise to Albert that he will do everything he can to bring the fine horse back together with the young boy.
Society vs. Society
In the book War Horse, the British declare war with the Germans which began World War I. A lot of great men lost their lives serving their countries. Both the British and German soldiers loved to be around Joey such as Captain Nicholls, Trooper Warren and Herr Hauptmann. WWI began on July 28, 1914 and ended around November 11, 1918. There were 12 countries who fought in World War I and they were Germany, Austria-Hungery, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria, Serbia, Russia, France, United Kingdom ( including England), Belgium, Romania, and the United States. This war is the sixth-deadliest conflict in history.
PROTAGoNIST
There were many protagonists in this story. Joey is the main protagonist. He is an lovely horse and has a lot a lot of courage and faith. He is tough both mentally and phsyically. Another protagonist would be Albert. He had to lose his best friend (Joey) because of the war. Enlisting in the army to find a horse is just a great story. The last main protagonist is little Emile. When Joey was taken by the Germans to do work, Emilie cared for Topthorn and Joey. She groomed him, fed them and cared for the horses. In the book War Horse, these people would be the protagonists.
coantagonist
The antagonist of the book War Horse would be the Germans. They caused the war to happen, so Joey was forced to leave his friend Albert. Albert's father gave Joey to the British to give back to Alberts family. During the second battle, the Germans took the horse from it's rightful owner, at the time would be Trooper Warren. The Germans also took Joey and Topthorn from Emilie to haul huge guns.
Climax
The climax of the story is that Albert and Joey get back together. The soldiers rescue Joey from the barbed wire and take him to clean him. Albert sees Joey and tells the other soldiers that he is his. The other soldiers think he is crazy, but Albert tells the squadron about the white cross on his forehead. After the squadron cleans him up, they see the mark and keep Joey.
Resolution
At the conclusion of WWI, Joey and Albert go back to their family farm around Christmas time. When they get home they are greeted by Albert's mother and father. Joey is excited to work on the farm again and spend time with Albert. Eventhough they haven't seen each other for years, it was clear that the war never broke their bond of friendship.
Summary
War Horse is about the journey of a young colt named Joey. He is bought from an auction by a family with a young boy named Albert. Albert cares for Joey and trains him to work on the farm. Suddenly, England declares war with Germany and enters WorldWar I. Albert's father sells Joey to the British to become part of the cavalry. He is ridden and trained by Captain Nicholls, a caring and wonderful man. After many battles, Joey was captured and cared for by the Germans. Joey was sent work with Emilie and her grandfather at their farm. Then he had to leave the farm and haul heavy artilery for the Germans. During a major battle, Joey runs for his life and does not stop the entire night. The next morning Joey gets rescued by the British soldiers and is sent to get cleaned and cared for. Albert, who is now a British soldier, recognizes Joey and tells the other soldiers about him. The squadron has to sell Joey to an auction. The seargent gives Albert enough money to buy him, but Emilie's grandfather wins the auction and gets the horse. After Albert explains his experiences with Joey to the grandfather, the grandfather gives Albert the horse. Both Albert and Joey return to the family farm and live their lives together just as they did years ago.