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    The novel by Timothy Findley called “The Wars” follows 19 year old Robert Ross as he spirals down a path of the rages and confusions of World War 1. Robert commits many violent and immoral acts. He is rude and aggressive throughout the book‚ and murders follow soldiers. Even with these character flaws‚ the reader still feels empathetic towards Robert. The reader is able to relate to him and understand the reasons for his actions. The author shows the inner battles going on in Roberts head while he’s

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    written by Timothy Findley‚ is a story about World War I‚ and consists of many shocking images passed over to the reader. Findley accomplishes to pull the reader into the narrative itself‚ so that the reader manages to feel an impact upon him/her-self about what is read. If it was not for this specific skill‚ or can also be seen as a specific genre‚ the novel would not have been as successful as it is now. Also‚ something that helps the book be so triumphant‚ there is the fact that Findley never overwhelms

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    The Use of Animal Imagery in The Wars Timothy Findley’s The Wars describes the history of Robert Ross‚ a Second Lieutenant in the Canadian Army‚ during World War 1. The story of Robert Ross is a candid recollection of a young man coming of age in the midst of horror and confusion associated with the "war to end all wars". Presented in the form of an archivist trying to piece together the past from pictures and letters‚ the narrative account is full of rich imagery and deep meaning. The abundant

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    and they believe to know what is best for children‚ but adults make the mistake of mistrusting‚ they make the children start to feel inferior and they start to have feelings of anger‚ sadness‚ and pity themselves. In the short story “war” by Timothy Findley‚ the main character goes through numerous of feelings that were a product of his father mistrust and his own understanding of war.

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    In the story "War" by Timothy Findley‚ it is evident to the reader that the title is not actually talking about the war that is in the story but is talking about a different type of war. In the story the reader learns that the war that is being referred to is the war between Neil and his father. Neil is going though a tough time because his father is joining the army and this is hard for him to understand. Throughout the story the reader is trying to find out what the title really mean and it becomes

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    novel‚ The Piano Man’s Daughter deals this idea of learning from past mistakes‚ and the author Timothy Findley does expands this idea further to the possibility of inheriting the same mistake to the next generation. The Piano

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    The relationships that Robert Ross encounters are significant because they contribute to personal growth and individuality. Timothy Findley’s “The Wars” depicts the protagonist sexuality through conflicts and carries out the plot by reflecting upon Roberts continuous mysterious relationships. His relationships between Ella‚ Captain Taffler and Harris are significant factors influencing Roberts’s attraction towards men and women. These relationships enable him to evolve from a sensitive 19-year-old

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    ***** *** ENG *** Mrs. ***** June 12‚ 2013 The Importance of a Father in a Family In literature‚ authors emphasize the importance of family members. In The Piano Man’s Daughter written by Timothy Findley‚ the role of a father in a family is important. For example‚ Charlie Kilsworth does not figure out who his father is until long after his mother‚ Lily Kilsworth‚ dies. During his childhood‚ Lily does not tell Charlie who his father is. As a result of such action‚ Charlie refuses to have children

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    way‚ shape‚ or form‚ are based on what the decision maker believes to be true or morally right. Timothy Findley displays the abovementioned opinion-based judgments in the novel The Wars. From the background behind the novel‚ to the ending scene of the main character being burned to the ground in a flaming barn‚ many choices are made. Whether large and important or small and insignificant‚ Mr. Findley asks us as readers and as humans to look into ourselves to uncover the reasoning behind the choices

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    Home Page » Business and Management 12-45 In: Business and Management 12-45 You have been with Zaird & Associates for approximately three months and are completing your work on the BizCaz audit. BizCaz produces pullover knit shirts to address the business casual market for both men and women. Although your experience has been limited‚ an unexpected staff resignation has resulted in your working directly with the engagement’s in-charge senior on inventory. This has been a learning

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