White mts. #5

Since the time that Ozymandias had first spoken to Will, compared to when they reached the White Mountains Will has matured immensely. At first he was a little scared and nervous not knowing much about the tripods and the White Mountains but over time he gradually discovered the importance of freedom. However, remember Will had doubts about the White Mountains and how he didn't truly understand the importance of free-thinking and freedom.

The Red castle in France was really a huge obstacle for him but he was able to learn things about the people there and their odd customs- such as Eloise's turban. Over time, whether he knew it or not, he fell in love with Eloise but was aghast when he discovered her as being 'capped'. I think the reason why Will had doubt about the White Mountains was because he came to know the people of Red castle and he knew of their kindness and forgiveness. They showed great forgiveness when Will pulled away Eloise's turban revealing her cap, they knew that he was unaware of this tradition but still told him that this was a wrong doing.

Even the bond between Will and Henry strengthened during their journey. At the beginning of the novel they were constantly fighting and disagreeing and they both loathed each other, but now, they treat each other as equals and respect each other. However I doubt that Henry has truly forgiven him for wanting to stay at Red castle. I think that their journey brought them together. There are just some things you can't share without ending up liking each other, and embarking on an epic journey and fighting giant like tripods is one of them.