1. Fly Away Peter -- David Malouf
Jim comes to the conclusion that in order to understand the war as he understood the birds by looking through the field glasses, he must go to the war and experience it himself. ... Jim comes to understand that by going to war he will know why and how he has changed. ... He comes to understand life's continuity and how life will always go on no matter what happens, whether it is war or death. ... Even though there is a war raging, Jim understands that life goes on through the birds. ... This links back to life's continuity, however, it emphasizes the fact that life is short and i...
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- Approx Pages: 3
- Grade Level: High School