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Narciso tried to help Lupito because he ... ??

Narciso sees much of himself in Lupito. Both have been cast out by society; both are trying to deal with the pressures of soldiers returning home after war. While Narciso drowns his own pain in alcohol, Lupito's pain consumes him in the form of hallucinations. He shoots the sheriff because he imagines him to be a Japanese soldier. Later, Antonio hears him scream about Japanese soldiers on the riverbanks. Narciso recognizes this pain, & tries to save him from mob revenge by encouraging him to come out, while attempting to talk the other men out of vengeance.

I agree with Post #2.  He sees himself.  Both are in the same boat basically, and we all strive to identify with people who have similar qualities.