Sergeant Marxs Three Roles Defender of the Faith
Sergeant Marx has trouble trying to reconcile three roles: that of top sergeant, a Jew, and as a human being. These roles continuously conflict throughout the story. Sheldon Grossbart, a sly and manipulative underling, uses Marxs quandary to his advantage. ... Due to this fact, Marx hides his inner self by acting as a gruff top sergeant, but on the inside he is slowly recovering from the psychological damage as a result of the war.