participate in it. However, all the participants cando is struggle against what is set upon them. Passini, because he refuses to take part in that absurdity, is killed A final image of futility(无用,无效) In opposing the war is found in the old man with the hernia (疝气,脱肠) lying by the side of the road.The man has done everything possible to get out of the army, but his own efforts (as well as Henry's assistance) are futile, and he dragged back Part 3 chapters10·12 Summary: At a field hospital, Henry is visited first by Rinaldi, then by the priest. Rinaldi tells Henry that he will get a medal of bravery from the Italians, and jokes about developments. The priest, on the other hand, has more serious matters to talk about. He tries to explain to Henry how There are people who would make war.. and] there are other people who wouldparticipate in it. However, all the participants can do is struggle against what is set upon them. Passini, because he refuses to take part in that absurdity, is killed. A final image of futility（无用，无效）in opposing the war is found in the old man with the hernia （疝气，脱肠）lying by the side of the road. The man has done everything possible to get out of the army, but his own efforts (as well as Henry's assistance) are futile, and he is dragged back. Part 3 chapters 10 - 12 Summary: At a field hospital, Henry is visited first by Rinaldi, then by the priest. Rinaldi tells Henry that he will get a medal of bravery from the Italians, and jokes about developments. The priest, on the other hand, has more serious matters to talk about. He tries to explain to Henry how "There are people who would make war . . . [and] there are other people who would