In the chapter "Speaking of Courage" Norman Bowker returns to Iowa and reminiscences about his old high school girlfriend who is now married and thinks a lot about his father who wanted nothing more than for Norman to bring home a medal. Bowker then thinks about his failed attempt to get the medal Silver star.
“He wished he could’ve explained some of this. How he had been braver than he ever thought possible, but how he had not been so brave as he wanted to be. The distinction was important.”
This quote explains why Bowker failed. He didnt have the courage to stay those last few minutes in the field to win the silver star so he has to live with the guilt and disappointment for the rest of his life.
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