In the end, under the persuasion of the captain to save him, the young man hesitated for a long time. Although he did not shoot, he still blew the whistle.
Maybe he was flustered under the circumstances at the time, maybe he didn't realize the "terror" of the Nazis, or maybe he still had complaints about the captain's previous reprimand, at least he could realize that the captain's family was running away , to avoid the Nazis, to avoid the war, but he was never able to break through that layer of net.
However, from a positive point of view, he hesitated and did not shoot, which proves that he must have been persuaded. Although he was not persuaded, he speculates on his future growth. He can gradually find out that he belongs to the captain's words and growth experience. Does not belong to the Nazis, does not belong to this collective, whether this collective is suitable for him to survive.
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