It is often thought that the life of a soldier returning home from war will be one full of glory and recognition, where every soldier, dead, wounded or alive, is honored for their courageous fight in war: a dangerous and deadly battlefield. Yet families, friends and communities do not fully understand the traumatic series of events the soldiers were part of or witnessed, which will leave their lives at home marked by misery and depression. Many soldiers returning home from war, in fact, suffer from illnesses such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for which men and women who have witnessed and/or experienced death events or serious threats and injuries will then develop symptoms of anxiety and depression. . In turn, they will suffer a loss of identity and purpose upon returning home from war. Erdrich's message is universal to millions of soldiers throughout history and currently who suffer from PTSD and depression. In "The Red Convertible" by Louise Erdrich, the tale tells of the bond of two brothers, Henry and Lyman, who are both free, open, friendly and with lively natures before "The Red Convertible" eloquently offers a commentary on a profile of the soldier before and after the war. Henry changed completely, seeing death as the only means to ease the psychological pain he suffered. Unfortunately, this sentiment may be shared by the masses of soldiers fighting