Ordinary people from around the world embark on incredible journeys. These journeys, whether big or small, can change a person greatly. They can define who this person is and how they act. In Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain, many characters undergo changes or have their true character tested. Ada realizes that all her learning through books won't really help her in the real-world circumstances she finds herself surrounded by. She must adapt to her new life with the help of Ruby. Inman constantly fights good against evil. He fights against his physical and mental weakness to ultimately try to do good. His life is traumatized by the horrors of war, but he must continue his arduous journey. Charles Frazier's Cold Mountain explores the concept of a dynamic character in Ada and a conscience character in Inman and how they deal with their separate and difficult journeys. Both characters are also trying to find their own sense of belonging and struggling with their own type of isolation. Inman's character is confusing. Inman seems like everything he does is a task and not necessarily what he wants. The idea of ​​his entire journey stems from his moral obligation to return to Ada. Inman's moral perspective governs his actions throughout the novel. Inman can't stand death either, but he will do anything to protect those who are innocent. He becomes disillusioned with the world and hopes that the world will become a better place. However, throughout his journey, he becomes a more self-aware individual. He begins to understand where he fits in society and begins to understand how the world around him behaves. How Inman matures is greatly influenced by the other characters he meets on his journey. A common guy...... middle of paper ...... is in Ada's arms shortly after returning home. However, this might even be Inman's best result. His long journey was strewn with suffering and upheaval. Therefore, Inman's only real way to escape the demanding natural world is through death. He is relieved of all his duties and of the disgust of the world. It almost seemed like Inman was dead inside for the majority of this novel. The war definitely caused this feeling of death in Inman. The things Inman saw and experienced during the war made him dead inside and therefore almost zombie-like. To conclude, Cold Mountain chronicles the journeys of many characters. These characters all react differently to their changing settings. One thing the main characters have in common is that they all mature despite difficulties. None of them give up on their lives and they all persevere towards their respective goals..