In this chapter, the author transfer the perspective from the human to the horse. A horse, soldier boy and a crossbreed horse, mexican plug are in discussion. First, the horse asked the plug where is he from and what did he go for. The mexican plug is in the pirate trade which means he would steal something. There are two parts in their discussion. In former one, they talked about the girl, Cathy who almost dominates everything in the Seventh Cavalry and she taught soldier boy to salute correctly, and she is just in every competition. In later part, they discussed the dog, Shekels whose father is a coyote and whose mother is a wild-cat. Thus, in reality, he is not a real dog. According to his charateristics, they name Shekels a raptile.
From this chapter, I learn that although you have already learned and had much knowledge and skills, there are still many things you have to learn. The soldier boy received Cathy’s teaching modestly, and finally did the correct manner when he salute to others. I still haven’t knew much knowlege. I will learn it in a humble way and perform it in the same attitude as soldier boy’s.

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April 13, 2007 at 12:31 pm
Chapter VI- Soldier Boy and The Mexican Plug | JustDogs
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April 16, 2007 at 3:40 pm
beibeiyu
I quite agree with u that we should learn during the whole life time. Knowledge will never be “enough” to everyone. But to be humble is really hard, especially for those elders and elitists. Anyway, I think u did very well, as u looks like a humble guy.