... ' family primarily his mother. Mrs. Ross drove herself to insanity and drunkenness with each day that Robert was gone. This is best illustrated whenever Findley focuses on the issue of Mrs. Ross and her empty glass. Some examples are: Mrs. Ross stared at her empty glass. How long had it been empty? Hours? Minutes ... and Mister Ross went to see Robert in Montreal before he departed overseas. Mister Ross had tracked his son down so his wife could have one last look at her son. Nevertheless, when Mrs. Ross had another chance to say goodbye to her son she blew it. Instead of running out to ...

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• Approx Pages: 11
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• Grade Level: High School