Was Bluntschli really a gentleman? How?
PremiumWas Bluntschli really a gentleman How Arms and the Man is a famous play by G B Shaw - In this play Captain Bluntschli appears as a strange soldier But through his actions and words he proves himself a true gentleman in real life Honesty and Common Sense Captain Bluntschli first appears in Raina Petkoff s bedroom in Bulgaria during the Serbo-Bulgarian War He is tired and hungry He does not pretend to be a hero He speaks the truth about war and soldiering He says It is our duty to live as long as we can He values life not false bravery He carries chocolates instead of bullets This proves his wisdom Unlike Sergius Saranoff he does not believe in romantic heroism His honesty makes him a true gentleman Respects Women and Behaves Politely Bluntschli behaves politely with Raina Petkoff He does not take advantage of her help He