Stupidity of War
The main message the novel, The Wars, by Timothy Findley relays to the reader is the stupidity of war and that is causes harm to both sides regardless of land gains or victories.
"Nothing had been won" -Findley
This quote sums up the main idea of the novel. There is no victory in war as both sides suffer unimaginable tolls. Thousands murdered can not produce a winner and with this simple line the novel succeeds in relaying this message.
The song, War by Edwin Starr explains the purpose of war, being good for absolutely nothing. Robert agrees with these lyrics. He forms such strong relationships with the Animals because the do not have war between one an other. Robert finds great fault with humanity and doubts there to be any good in humans because they affiliate themselves with war.
This is a very powerful image that emphasizes the stupidity of war. The original photo was a poster printed in 1916 promoting Americans to join the army. The words have been changed to present the truth of war. Political figures persuade citizens to sacrifice their lives for the benefit of power seekers. This image does succeeds in exemplifying the stupidity and wrongfulness of war.
"You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake" - Jeannette Rankin
Once again this quote mocks war and proves that it cant be won. If both sides suffer thousands of lives lost, families ruined and buildings and cities destroyed, how can one declare a victory? She compares the Victory of war to that of an earthquake meaning there is none.
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ReplyDeleteFirstly i think you did a excellent job in your blog about the stupidity of war. I strongly agree with all the photos/quotes you decided to choose for your blog. I felt that they were fitting in the message you were trying to portray. I also strongly agree with the idea that war accomplishes nothing. I think that Findley often tries to bring about this idea behind the scenes and leaves it for the readers interpretation but still establishes a point. Just some advice though ;)
Bring some color in to the blog. It will be much more appealing. Otherwise.
very good work.