 Who is the protagonist of the story and what is their main objective?
HOMECOMING BY MIGUEL HIDALGO What lasts forever? They had no place in the dust-caked, tired body, yet there they were, seeking, always seeking—searching the clear horizon, and never seeming to find what they sought. They were nearing a river; the water would be welcome on tired bodies and dry throats. He spurred his horse, and when they reached the water's edge, he dismounted and unsaddled the horse. Then both man and horse plunged headlong into the waiting torrent, deep into the cool embrace of the clear liquid. Then he led him silently to a grassy slope where he hobbled him and left him for the night. Refreshed and momentarily content, he sat staring into the dying fire, seeing the bright glowing coals as living fingers clutching at the wood in consuming embrace, taking all and returning nothing but ashes. It was all alone; all else was at rest. Images began to appear, drawn from inexhaustible files, wherein are kept all thoughts, past, present, and future.... World War III had been declared, and he had enlisted, receiving his old rank of captain. She took off the locket she wore about her neck and held it up to the shimmering light, letting it spin at the end of its chain. When he opened it, he found a picture of her in one side, and in the other a picture of the children. Then he kissed her, and instantly was drawn down into the abyss which seemed to have no beginning or any end.
 An ex soldier who fought in World War III, traveling home to his wife.
 An ex soldier who fought in World War III, looking for his children who have gone missing.  An ex soldier who fought in World War II, traveling home to his wife and children.  An ex soldier who fought in World War III, traveling home to his wife.  An ex soldier who fought in World War III, looking to avenge his wife’s death.