... , with his hands dangling down-fingertips brushing the raw blades of grass. The sun was shining on his face. The wonder and terror of nature are expressed in dissimilar ways in The Wars and in "Exposure", but a similar message is relayed. War destroys nature. To summarize, the literary works The Wars by Timothy Findley and "Exposure" by Wilfred Owen each explore the psychological trauma, the physical violence and the environmental destruction of war. Their approaches ... to each of these concepts may be in slight contrast to one another, but there remains a direct parallel between the tw...

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... brought to life in the present, through emotions which are timeless, and can be understood and experienced by both historical characters and present-day people. In the historical novel, The Wars, author Timothy Findley makes the reader aware that the reading and writing of history needs active involvement on the part of the reader and writer. Findley emphasizes that in order for the reader to understand the historical elements of the novel, there must be ... a connection of emotions between the characters in his novel, and the emotions of the reader in ... ...

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... up may become their last. This, among many other factors takes a great toll on the soldiers psychologically and in some cases result in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The psychological impact on the soldiers is portrayed through Timothy Findley's, The Wars and the various WW1 poets. In The Wars, Rodwell is known as a soldier in the dugout who rescues wounded animals and keeps them in cages under his bunk. Rodwell is ... conditions at war. Both these men know that by taking their own lives, they will be free of the suffering and pain that they feel. Generally the first thought of...

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... theme as "a specific and distinctive quality, characteristic, or concern." Themes help to enhance characters, their relationships, and the overall meaning of the novel. In the novel, The Wars by Timothy Findley, there are a numerous amount of underlying themes on pages one eighty-six to the end of the novel that will be explored. He made a fist around his penis. He thought how small it was. He felt - all at once ... hero, tried to take his life when he was suffering. Making Robert a true hero because a hero endures to the end and that is what Robert did. (172-173) Themes help to enhance...

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The Wars, by Timothy Findley, has numerous symbols and images. However, the symbolism of the four natural elements is very pervasive and effective. Findley uses the symbols of Earth, Water, Air, and Fire in two ways: benevolent and harmful. Findley explicitly conveys the message that a war perverts Nature. Findley gives a good description of "the mud", symbolizing its harshness and hostile nature by giving it "colour of steel."(p.76) The erosion of the topsoil indicates no growth and ... , "It was an image clear and definite as the words themselves: two tiny bottles poised side by side. Crysta...

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... imagery in Timothy Findley's book The Wars is used to develop characterization and theme. The protagonist, Robert Ross, has a deep connection with animals that reflects his personality and the situations that he faces. This link between Robert and the animals shows the reader that human nature is not much different than animal nature. The animals in this story are closely related to the characters, especially the character of Robert. Rodwell acknowledges ... its paws no matter what". It is an "image of serenity amidst holocaust" (Klovan, 63). The pure white cat, symbolizing innocence an...

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... victors are only those who walk away unscathed. At the time of World War One, there were many more battles being fought than just the Great War itself. This is the suggestion that Timothy Findley was attempting to make by naming his book The Wars rather than the war. At first glance, the book seems to be a mere description of Robert Ross and his experiences leading up to and during ... the war. However, the book is really more of a description of the personal struggles fought within those who surrounded ... ...

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