At first glance, the book seems to be a mere description of Robert Ross and his experiences leading up to and during the war. ... Ross and her inability to allow Robert to become a man. ... Ross and her inability to come to terms with Robert Ross's entering into manhood. ... When Robert died Mrs. ... For Robert Ross, this was no less true. ...
Ross does not react well to Robert leaving for war. ... Ross' monologue can be attributed to the fact that Rowena has just passed away and Robert is escaping his feelings by going off to war. ... Ross does not approve of Roberts decision and responds to it in a form of denial. ... Ross cares about Robert very much and therefor she uses vulgar language as a defense mechanism because she cannot bare the thought of him leaving. ... Ross' relationship reaches its climax when Robert is reported missing which leads to her become hysterical. ...
In 1915, Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan who strongly favoured neutrality resigned in 1915 due to the administration's hostile attitude towards Germany and was replaced by Robert Lansing who was a strong supporter of entering the war on the side of Great Britain. ...
