Question

do you think private quelch himself was responsible for his plight

Answer 1

Indeed Private Quelch was responsible for his plight as he chose flaunting over obedience.i feel that acceptance without authority is wrong and one must clear his /her doubts about it but one must keep in mind of the respect dignity and limits of frankness with the listener....

Answer 2

i think no because of its knowledge
(i may be wrong)