widen as war goes on. By traditional definition‚ hero is someone who is larger than life‚ someone who possesses great strength and courage. Was Robert Ross‚ the protagonist of "The Wars"‚ a hero? First answer that comes to mind is "no"‚ but the more one thinks about it‚ the more he starts to believe that Robert indeed was a hero‚ though not a traditional one. Although Robert Ross does not blindly follow orders of his commanders‚ Robert Ross is a hero because he is a courageous man who always helps
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mythology. The story’s protagonist‚ Robert Ross‚ is occasionally referred to as a knight in shining armour‚ and his experiences during the war are often considered as his journey. In The Wars‚ fire is an essential part of Robert Ross’ journey‚ and along with the other three elements‚ gives mythological references a sound base. "Earth and Air and Fire and Water" is the inscription found on the grave stone of Robert Ross (page 190). As the novel ends with Robert Ross’ passing on‚ these words attempt
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Euripides. Robert’s final act on earth captures his essence. All the characters who have a transcript in this novel remember Robert Ross in different ways‚ depending on their relativity of truth; some consider him a hero‚ and some a traitor. Although he is dead‚ the metaphorical footprint he leaves on the world in his final act‚ remains in the mind of all those who knew him. Robert Ross’ eventual demise at the end of the novel‚ is a result of the reoccurring mental conflicts of his id and superego‚ resulting
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After our group has fashioned Ross‚ our group has came up with a synthesis of what Findley wants us to understand about Ross as a character‚ the war and its effects on people in general through thel life size silhouette of Robert Ross. We portrayed Robert in a kneeling position as an intimate gesture of humble respect‚ emotions such as sincerity‚ remorse and also to associate him with reverence‚ submission. This renders a person defensless and unable to flee‚ just how the wars rendered the soldiers
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How Findlay uses different narratives to present Robert Ross sympathetically in the novel: • Marion Turner- she could look down on him for his mutiny‚ however she describes him as a hero- his action was in fact was brave and he acted to according to him what was right- tried to assert life in the face of death. Pg 12/13 “I guess you saw them all as beautiful because you couldn’t see them as broken…” – theme of how delicate life is End of novel- Marion describes the circumstances and when
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with in them. Robert Ross‚ is the main character in the novel and goes through many character testing events throughout. war inherently changes people and Robert is no exception. Rowena is Roberts handicapped older sister‚ she is a symbol of purity and innocence to Robert‚ and anchors him to kindness and compassion. Rowena is closely associated with the colour white‚ she is pictured with "white rabbits" and even at her funeral her "coffin [is] white’’ in a blanket of snow. Roberts love for Rowena
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Robert Hansson‚ born 18 April 1944‚ in Chicago‚ IL is dubbed as one of the most damaging traitor in American History. He was born and raised in a patriotic law enforcement family. He was a caring husband and a father of six children and a devout Catholic. He was an educated man‚ that made a career in the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Counterintelligence Agent. He graduated high school as an honor student and received a scholarship from Knox College‚ where he majored in chemistry and
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Betsy Ross While most people admire the ones who wrote the Declaration of Independence‚ the ones who flew in space‚ and the ones who fought in wars‚ but one person outshined the rest of them. That person was Betsy Ross. Without Betsy Ross we would not have the amazing American Flag that we have today. She was born Elizabeth Griscom in Philadelphia‚ Pennsylvania‚ to Samuel and Rebecca James Griscom. Betsy went to a Quaker public school. For eight hours a day‚ Betsy was
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Diana Ross Diana Ross was born in 1944. Emerging from the housing projects in Detroit to become an international superstar‚ she gained prominence first as a member of the supremes‚ then as a solo artist. The mention of her name evokes the indelible image of the broadly smiling diva‚ the long hair‚ sequined gowns‚ etc. Ross first recorded on the small lupine label in 1959‚ as a member of the Primettes. The group signed to Motown in1961‚ and later changed their names to the supremes. In 1963
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Robert Russa Moton is a forgotten hero. He devoted his entire adult life to improving educational opportunities for African Americans and he also launched movements for racial equality and interracial cooperation. However‚ no students today knew his name or his achievements. He was an excellent and distinguished American educator and an advisor to several presidents and he consistently opposed discrimination against minorities in the U.S.‚ but he has been forgotten by the society. He had a happy
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