... 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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