My Inference about Running:
In intense situations, a person's instinct to run varies because of one's self preservation.
Henry thought that if he couldn't even save himself, how would he save others?
Henry didn't think there was much he could to to protect himself, so there is no way he protect others. Was he supposed to run? No. He was supposed to stay and fight, for his fellow officers and his country. But he had a greater instinct to save himself rather than stay and die.
Forrest ran because he was told to, although he did not want to.
Forrest knew he was supposed to stay and fight, but everyone was telling him to run, so he had to stay and follow directions. Like Henry, Forrest gave in to his greater instinct, but unlike Henry, that instinct was to go back and help the others. Forrest did not like leaving people behind, especially if they were hurt. Forrests greater instinct was to protect others. He did not care what happened to him, as long as his friends were safe.
So yes, i believe that a persons instinct to run varies on self preservation, but Henry was more focused on preserving his own life rather than other people's lives, like Forrest.
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