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by Timothy Findley

The Wars is a 1977 novel by Timothy Findley about the experiences of a young Canadian officer in World War I. Findley dedicated the novel to his uncle, Thomas Irving Findley, who fought in the First World War and survived. Findley drew upon letters his uncle had sent, as well as his verbal accounts…

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Robert ross vs society?
Posted by jessica v #296397
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jan 16, 2013 7:15 PM
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How is art, music, and literature present in the novel?
Posted by anthony a #294657
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 08, 2013 6:59 PM
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Why would Robert have been made a commanding Lieutenant?
Posted by jill k #288613
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Dec 05, 2012 1:34 PM
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Why does Robert Ross’ mother tell him to kill the rabbits, and what might be the larger significance/symbolism of this act?
Posted by keepcalm a #283379
Last updated by: jessia j #287699 on Dec 02, 2012 8:55 PM
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How can the wars be examined through the lens of psychoanalytic criticism?
Posted by ka k #276275
Last updated by: ka k #276275 on Oct 18, 2012 7:19 PM
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The narrator becomes an important character in this novel. What kind of person is he or she? What has he/she in common with the reader and why are these shared characteristics important?
Posted by samantha m #273411
Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Oct 08, 2012 11:49 AM
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why does outher focus on horse and dog in the wars by findley timothy?
Posted by maftuha n #171479
Last updated by: Aslan on Nov 24, 2011 8:36 PM
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