The conflict in the story  The Drummer Boy Of Shiloh by Ray Bradbury resolved itself when the general of the army spoke to Joby. Joby was the drummer boy. He was feeling weak and defenseless because he had 2 sticks and a drum instead of a weapon to protect himself with. He was feeling down because he did not think he was an important part of the army. The general told Joby that he was the heart of the army and controlled how the army felt. He explained to Joby that If he beat his drum with a slow rhythm the soldiers would get lazy, tired, and sluggish. However if he played a fast, steady rhythm the soldier’s blood would travel through their body. They would hold their head up high and proud and march step after step. Joby then realized he was important.
       The themes I thought presented themselves were that no matter what you do you are not worthless. The other theme I thought presented itself was that even a small role can make a big difference.
       I thought this connects to the world because some people think that they are worthless because they cant find anything that they are good at. However if they kept on looking they would have eventually found something they are good at and finally realize that they are not worthless.