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Jedediah's narrative touches on the complexities of loyalty amidst war. He is bound to Kirk, Master Cooper's son, who idolizes his father and dreams of proving himself in battle. Jedediah finds himself in a position of conflict, as Kirk, eager to fight for the Confederacy, often draws him into his misguided ambitions. The friendship between the two boys carries a weight of innocence, sharing whimsical moments of play intertwined with the harsh reality of their world.