Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-4075031-20131118150438/@comment-6175354-20131119141809

AppleTree23 wrote: I think people kind of forget that Henry is like 13 at the oldest. He's just a kid. Actually, Henry is only 11.... still not an excuse.

Most children that age are smart enough, to know ripping out heart = death. Henry wanting to be a hero, was to satisfy his own ego.