The two protagonists are symbols of different, opposing cultures, but actually they share much in common - egotistical pride, dedication, a belief in saving "face," and stubborn, inflexible obedience to their class, military codes and rules.[Note: Film-makers Joel and Ethan Coen paid homage to Sturges and his admirable film by naming their own 21st century filmO Brother, Where Art Thou (2000)?] After some failed attempts dressed as a hobo and companionship on the road with an aspiring blonde actress simply called The Girl (Veronica Lake in her second picture following her work inI Wanted Wings (1941)) and wearing boy""s clothes, he succeeded in losing his freedom, identity and name, health, pride and money."The concluding scene was at the Smallville cemetery, where Clark and Martha visited Jonathan""s gravesite, and she spoke of his intentions: "He always believed you were meant for greater things.Because I""m Sean Thornton and I was born in that little cottage over there.And I""ve come home, and home I""m gonna stay.Now does that answer your questions once and for all, you nosy little man?Michaeleen: Seanin Thornton! And look at you now.