Pre-thoughts on pre-notes of Robert Findley's The Wars:
world of madness"; this first excerpt from the National Library of Canada creates stark expectations for the book, within the reader.
The warrior who internalizes the horror of the battlefield.
Shell shock isn't the right term, but it's the first that comes to mind.
On the other hand, a class website for Acadia University seem to want to talk about feelings. That is, the "romantic misconceptions" of war are explored through several art forms in Findley's book. This is not so much spraying your name on a stone wall with a machine gun, but the power of war song, letters, etc. Such is appropriate if you simply notice the pluralization of 'wars'; where is the second war?
This is more than Molotovs, trenches, and lead salads.
This is about what is within Robert Ross, a soldier in the army. What he has taken for granted such as his family and security in his identity will be shattered. Killing earns one prestige.
But what would happen when you cross that line? Would you hesitate to cross it again?
And again.
[And again]
[Probably again]
I agree with Jeevan (and/or Eddie and Brian).This post is both insightful and inspiring and I will continue to refer to it for a fresh perspective as I progress through the novel.
ReplyDeleteI found your post enlightening. You had some very good points. Well done. Keep up the good work. I also agree with anything Reza or Eddie or Brian said/will say because they have a good knowledge of the book and will add insightful points.
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