The psychological impact on the soldiers is portrayed through Timothy Findley's, The Wars and the various WW1 poets. ... In The Wars, Roberts mother, Mrs. ... Not any more," (Findley 28). ... "A final agonizing cry," (Findley 179). ... From Findleys description of Barbara she does not seem like the type to dwell over lost love and instead moves on quickly, "Barbara never cries," (Findley 155). ...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Timothy Findley pieced The Wars together much like a puzzle. ... Furthermore, an attempt will be made to reveal the strengths and weaknesses in these relationships and the meanings Timothy Findley is trying to proclaim. ... Timothy Findley could be trying to show the reader how the war not only ruined the lives of the men that fought in the war but how it also destroyed families as well. ... In developing the relationship between Robert and Rowena, Timothy Findley introduces Roberts' humane and sensitive characteristics. ... Timothy Findley puts this forward as one of the main factors tha...

• Word Count: 2775
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

The Wars, by Timothy Findley, has numerous symbols and images. ... 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."... Marian Turner refers to the war and the use of fire in the war, "Fire, you know---there's nothing worse than fire."...

• Word Count: 1397
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School