Charles FrazierInman's only thought looking on the enemy was, "Go home.
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Inman is so focused on his goal that he almost misses seeing the enemy. He doesn't worry about his enemy or what they will do to him. He doesn't worry about the pain or the danger; he only thinks about getting home safely.
Source: Cold Mountain
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