Question

How does Aleks’s attitude change in paragraph 5?
The author's description of Aleks's plan in paragraph 1 makes the story intense and suspenseful. By showing Aleks's determination to escape the dishonest military. creates a sense of urgency and danger.

In the first two paragraphs the author shows that Aleks is unhappy with the army and wants to leave. He plans to destroy his enlistment papers to avoid being caught which reveals the harsh reality of the military and Aleks's determination to break free.

In paragraph 5, Aleks gets frustrated when searching for his enlistment forms. He starts by opening drawers, but the lack of organization annoys him. He becomes desperate, opening multiple drawers at once which shows how his attitude shifts from determined to increasingly impatient.

Answer 1

Overall, Aleks's attitude changes from determined and focused to frustrated and impatient in paragraph 5.