The Contrasting Symbolisms in The Wars Although The Wars by Timothy Findley is not a very long novel, it packs a punch. The major reason for this so-called punch is not because of the plot line, but because of the imagery in the novel that brings it to life. This gives the novel a meaning that is found on a deeper level, giving an opinion as to what the war brings. The imagery is symbolic of the death, despair and ... path, and it was through this recurring theme that Findley was able to bring the book about full circle from the prologue to the ending, tying the story together with an elabora...

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... topic among many Hollywood movies. In real life this road to redemption is not as glamorous and fairytale-like as it is made out to be on the big screen. In the novel The Wars, the author, Timothy Findley develops the idea that an individual such as Robert Ross, who is guilt-ridden, attempts to atone for his past through his present actions. He shows this through Robert ... , he sees a chance to redeem his past mistake. With so much loss and tragedy on the battlefields, Robert presumes that if he saves a life in the war that it will help him relieve the guilt he feels. The way he achieve...

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... corruption and hatred, while innocence and purity is rejected. In Timothy Findley's "The Wars" Robert was ignorant to the reality and hatred of the world. The war opened his eyes and intern corrupted him, ironically helping him fit better into society. Robert Ross was born into a rich family, in a great big house with a white picket fence. The reason for Robert's innocence was perhaps his seemingly ideal surroundings. Maybe ... was surrounded by peace without any conflict. Mrs. Ross defines conflict, or in Robert's case the war. At home his mother's drinking was the only problem Robert ...

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Kyle Vickers ENG OA January 25, 2003 Dr. Evans Journal #1 So far this book has been truly remarkable. I am actually enjoying it. For a book to get that complement out of me is truly a great accomplishment. I"m not going to hide it but I hate reading. For me there are so many other things that I would rather be doing; however this book has begun to give me second thoughts. I am a person who generally does things out of the ordinary and I believe that Mark Twain is the same way. Ever since I was a kid, whenever I had to read a book I always made sure to read every single word in the book from th...

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... relationship to a person because. Family relationship would affect the growth and the future of a person. It is a good experience that helps the youth to develop a human relationship and skills for joining the society. Therefore, in the following paragraph, we are going to discuss how the family relationship affects a person and we will use some reference from the novel, The Wars, by Timothy Findley. In the family, father always plays an important role in ... it. The reason that he is so important is because he has ... ...

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The Wars by author Timothy Findley portrays the cruel and perverse nature of war. Situated upon the First World War, Findley exemplifies his feelings by developing the idea that war, in and of itself, is meaningless, unjustified, and irrational. However, as the plural in the title suggests, the story is more than a historical reenactment of the First World War. A pacifist message is contained within the story about three different wars ... . Vividly shown, we are able to see the ... struggle leads us to the third war, the war against obedience, which significantly reappears throughout the nove...

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... exposed to death and murder at such a young age; it will corrupt their minds and influence the way they think throughout the rest of their lives. They are brought up to fear death, while they should be afraid of monsters and the dentist. In the short story "War" by Timothy Findley, a Father enlists in the army and leaves his family to do what is best for his country ... . The youngest child in the story feels he is being abandoned and feels violated. His Father will be absent for some time, and ... a basis for their own stories or personal essays. Students might also be encouraged to re...

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