historical-divergence-point

In this chapter, Mike, a patient in a wartime hospital in 1940, struggles with anxiety that the war has taken a disastrous turn due to his possible interference with historical events. He obsessively monitors newspapers for confirmation that key events, such as the bombing of Cripplegate, have occurred as recorded in history, fearing that any deviation could lead to catastrophic consequences. The chapter explores his psychological turmoil, the impact of war trauma on patients like Corporal Bevins, and the uncertainty of altered timelines during wartime.