Namely Joey, "a spindly-looking... Albert Narracott. He sticks with Joey at all times. Copyright © 1999 - 2021 GradeSaver LLC. Topthorn Topthorn is everything you would look for in a horse—or a sports car: a "shining black stallion" (5.16) and "an eight-horsepower horse" (5.19). Soon after arriving on the battlefields of France, Major Nicholls dies in battle, and the Germans capture Topthorn and Joey. Even after all has ended, she is still there to watch over those dear to her. The two horses are stabled together. PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: A Two-Show Day at the West End's War Horse With "Team Topthorn" The West End production of War Horse continues to wow audiences and is … Music composed by John Williams. France Unfortunately, Joey, along with another horse named Topthorn is ''posted to France.'' Joey does not like the man training him; that man, Corporal Samuel Perkins, is a former jockey. When his brother Michael is sent to the front line, Gunther takes the horses and the four of them desert the war. They recognize one another's weaknesses and help compensate for them. It shows how horrifying war can be, not only for humans, but also for the horses engaged in combat. Their German captors respect the bravery of the horses, and the captain orders his troops to treat them like the heroes they are. Albert's father now dotes on Joey like a grandchild, and Joey resumes his life as a farm horse alongside his beloved old Zoey. Well, War-horse is a play full of life and excitement. Emilie is distraught at the loss of her horses. story, this one focusing on Topthorn. Also it was very cold during winter when Joey and Topthorn were at war. We get the impression that Topthorn and Joey are much more than that. He tries to join the army with Joey but is too young, so he promises Joey that, as soon as he is of age to enlist, he will go and find the beloved animal. After a summer working on the farm for Emilie's grandfather, the horses have to leave to follow the German army and pull artillery guns. In its "Author's Note," War Horse is situated as a novel that commemorates those who died in World War I and who have perhaps been forgotten. The harsh conditions soon take a toll, sapping the horses of strength and killing Heine, the first of all the animals in the regiment to die. Captain Nicholls ends up being killed in an early battle. They are outbid by the butcher, but at the last minute another bid is received and Joey is sold to Emilie's grandfather. Benedict Cumberbatch as Major Jamie Stewart in War Horse, riding Topthorn. Emilie died after the horses left the farm, and the old man wants to keep Joey in her memory. Emilie is a sickly child who lives with her grandfather on his farm, which has been taken over by the Germans for use as their base camp. Joey and his commanding officer, Major Martin, nurse Joey back from near-death to health. He is always with Joey no matter what. In an effort to save the remainder of his men from death in battle, Captain Stewart orders them to surrender. Why? The Germans also take a liking to these animals, and Joey is awarded a bloodied Iron Cross medal for bravery by a German soldier whom they rescue from the battlefield. Up until he meets Topthorn, Joey never has a friend of the same species. I have uploaded this for thedude123103 and Makena Franks after a comment(s) that they left on the soundtrack (The Death of Topthorn) that I have uploaded. One evening, they are startled by the stable door opening. The cavalry regiment is eventually sent by boat to France, where the troops will join the front lines. The fighting is terrifying and confusing; Joey describes how he can feel Captain Nicholls riding him at one moment, while the next moment he cannot. The German army soon tracks down the boys, who are shot for desertion, but … When the cavalry is captured by the Germans, Topthorn and Joey are put to work as cart-pulling horses. When he hears Albert's story, the grandfather sells Joey to Albert for one penny, as long as Albert promises to keep Emilie's memory alive. Joey realizes that he has lost his best friend. Topthorn is everything you would look for in a horse—or a sports car: a … Emilie learns a little about her surviving horse's young owner. Albert enlists in the British Army, and is wounded during the Battle of the Somme. As Joey and Friedrich mourn Topthorn, the sound of shells exploding begins around them. Captain Nicholls promises to take great care of Joey and also to keep in touch with Albert. Topthorn meets Joey as a cavalry horse and is the only horse who can keep up with him. It's so sweet, we can't stand it—not that we recommend nuzzling or licking your BFF when they're in pain. Albert does so. 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