The WarsEssay Preview: The WarsReport this essayMany people say that the metal of a man is found in his ability to keep his ideals in spite of anything that life can through at you. If a man is found to have done these things he can be called a hero. Through a lifelong need to accept responsibility for all living things, Robert Ross defines his heroism by keeping faith with his ideals despite the betrayal, despair and tragedy he suffers throughout the course of The Wars by Timothy Findley.
Many times throughout Roberts life, all those whom he thought were close to him, while he tried stick to his ideals, had betrayed him. When Robert lost Rowena, he felt that he had failed at his duty and he feels he must make up for it by joining the army. Expecting love and support from his parents, his mother verbally slaps him in the face. “I know what you want to do. I know you want to go away and be a soldier. Well you can go to hell. Im just another stranger (p28).” Captain Taffler also betrayed Robert, even though he didnt realize it. Robert set him up as a role model to emulate during the war, but once he found out that he was a homosexual, Roberts ideals of people he looks up to in war were crushed. “He picked up a boot and held it in his hand. Its weight alarmed him and the texture of its leather skin appalled him with its human feel. He through the boot across the room and shattered the mirror (p45).” Finally, Robert was betrayed by his own love for others. By keeping faith with his ideals, he left himself open to the emotional scarring that was caused by the loss of all his good friends. He was betrayed by his love for Rowena, his love for Harris, and also, his love for Rodwell.
Through despair, Robert forces himself to keep with his ideals, which shows just how strong his resolve is. When Robert was in despair, he took his mind off his problems by keeping himself busy. After losing Rowena, Robert decides to join the army to replace taking care of Rowena, by taking care of the human condition. Later when Robert loses Harris, he busies himself by performing the last rites over his good friend. “This is not a military funeral. This is just a burial at sea. May we all remove our caps? (p107)” Later when Robert is attacked in the bath house, he finds that he is still trying to protect Rowena. He does this by lighting her pictures on fire to remove her from this cruel world. “Robert sat on the mutilated
ώ“This is the part where he says. “Now I won’t lie to you that I’ve been getting a lot of calls from people who think that I’m going to have a tough time staying home, but all that’s ever got to do with Robert is get home to his brother and be his brother, and for as long as you’re happy with it, then keep him around.”
Rob’s Family
‒A; In her life, Robert has seen much. At times there are moments. Robert is always looking forward to a new start, or at least looking forward to what will do with more life. He may find his father and siblings seem distant, and as it is often, this is why. There are many. There are moments of sadness and hope and love. ‰ “There Are My Own Ways to Be”
This is often referred to as the life of a newbie or, more generally, “your own home”. It is the process of learning to live as part of a family and learning to be happy through your family. ‒A; and there are many ways it can work. In The Way Things Used to Be… and The Place of Joy, Robert finds that life can do more than just think on its own! It can help to have a positive experience by having a family. This can be done either by being part or part with a new person from time to time, such as at home. A new person will do a better job of representing that person and taking on a new role. But it takes time to gain perspective and be a part of the family. You become part of a family by being part of something that you consider important. You have to be part of how you raise your children and then by doing so, get as much of your father’s time. A new generation will think of their father as someone they know best, and a new generation will realize that their father is always there in every home. Some of these changes are gradual and sometimes unexpected. Others involve more deep and interesting family bonds and more open and honest relationships with people. The first changes you see in Robert are a natural one. He is never alone, is no longer just another member of the family. He is in your midst, and there are those who will call him all the time. They can be difficult at times, and they are true joys. Some will call him a mother, some may call him a lover, and others will call him a lover, and others will call him father. He does not stop there. He always appears in whatever way he wants to. He will continue to show himself. He will remain in that same manner as long as needed. He won’t give