Different Attitudes to War Explored in Sherrif's Journey's End Introduction (in order) Sherrif's journey's End is a play primarily set in the trenches of WW1. It focuses on the lives of a group of individuals, and explores the different attitudes and reactions, of the soldiers, to the harsh reality of war. Many of the soldiers are afraid, and worried. Some are resorting to other methods of curing there phobias, take Stanhope for instance he has been on the force for three years running and hasn't had a single break. He has turned to the drink though, when he is afraid he will turn to the drink rather than expressing any emotion. Main Body (in order) In Act 2, Scene 2, for example, the audience is subjected to a rather heated conversation between two soldiers, Stanhope and Hibbert, during which, negative attitudes to war are expressed. For example, at the start of this scene, Hibbert stands up to Stanhope, his senior officer, and admits that he would rather be shot for desertion than face going over the top into No-man's land. Stanhope moves to the side of him, then to cut a long story short, Stanhope goes though his feelings and how Hibbert would not be able to look another man in the eye all his life if he left his fellow soldiers, Osborne, Trotter and Raleigh to fight out there alone. He carry's on to say that Hibbert may get wounded but can at least go home to his children and wife proud of himself and if he is killed he won't have to stand this hell anymore. Hibbert replies with "I'll - I'll try". Stanhope gets a lot of respect for Hibbert for being a man and fighting. Throughout this scene, Sherrif employs different strategies, for example the use of broken sentences, to express Hibbert's physical and emotional response to war. Most of Hibberts sentences are broken up and end with dashes, this is meant to show that he is very nervous, afraid and just needs to get out, for example; "It's all so - so
In Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front, characters such as Paul and his friends become indifferent to shocking elements of war through constant exposure to them. For example, the characters are unconcerned about the dangers of the front because they are accustomed to being on the front. In another instance, Paul’s friends show no emotions when they witness snipers killing enemy soldiers. Also, Kat finds the unusual effects of mortar shells amusing. These examples prove that through war, characters of the book have become indifferent to things that they would normally find shocking.
All quiet On the Western Front, a book written by Erich Maria Remarque tells of the harrowing experiences of the First World War as seen through the eyes of a young German soldier. I think that this novel is a classic anti-war novel that provides an extremely realistic portrayal of war. The novel focuses on a group of German soldier and follows their experiences.
For young people, the Vietnam War is a thing of the past and they can
want to look like a fool and run, but he is also scared of getting killed.
The truth behind stories is not always what happened, with each person 's perspective is where their truth lies. In the beginning of the novel, you start to think that it is going to be the same old war stories you read in the past, but it changes direction early. It is not about how the hero saves the day, but how each experience is different and how it stays with you. From his story about Martha, to how he killed a man, each one is so different, but has its own meaning that makes people who have not been in war, understand what it is like. Tim O’Brien can tell a fake story and make you believe it with no doubt in your mind. He does this throughout the novel. In The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien distinguishes truth from fantasy and the
In the books All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque and The Wars by Timothy Findley, there is clear evidence of the nature of war. With all the efforts of preparation, discipline, and anticipation, false hopes were created for the young individuals, who leave the battlefields with numerous emotional and physical scars. The propaganda and disciplinary training to convince naïve young men to go to battle to fight for their country, the death of their comrades, and the physical breakdown are all part of twentieth century warfare.
Joey is the main character in the story War Horse. He is a young horse, who shows many different character traits throughout the story, including some such as loyalty, bravery, and compassion. Raised by a young boy, Albert Narcott, before he is sold to the army to be used during the war. He has to deal with being separated from his ‘human’ and the stress of war. Joey must face rigorous training, and terrifying battles where he deals with loss and gunfire.
War has been a consistent piece of mankind 's history. It has significantly influenced the lives of individuals around the globe. The impacts are amazingly adverse. In the novel, “The Wars,” by Timothy Findley, Soldiers must shoulder compelling weight on the warzone. Such weight is both family and the country weight. Many individuals look at soldiers for hop and therefore, adding load to them. Those that cannot rationally beat these difficulties may create Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Tragically, some resort to suicide to get away from their insecurities. Troops, notwithstanding, are not by any means the only ones influenced by wars; relatives likewise encounter mental hardships when their friends and family are sent to war. Timothy Findley
Warfare has always been experienced differently by men and women. In many cases, men are in the frontline and face different conditions as compared to women who are on the home front. World War I is one of the most discussed wars that the world has experienced so far. The sheer extent to which the war affected people in different countries around the different continents around the world is appalling. The structure of the society was shaken by World War I. People no longer lived according to the norms they had known before. Both men and women had to adjust in order to fit the societal experience brought about by the war. Though suffering was experienced by both men and women despite where they were during the war, their experiences were completely different thus making it important to look at these experiences from a deeper perspective.
In Big Two Hearted River, Ernest Hemingway used his own experiences he had during the war and the issues he had when injured in the war. As soon as Nick stepped off the train the reader could feel the disappointment that Nick had and the understanding that he was a troubled soul. At the same time this was Nick’s way to treat himself by staying close to nature and the simpler things in life. No matter how happy Nick would get he would continue to have flashbacks of things he has done and friends he has lost along the way. Throughout the short story by Hemingway, Nick will continue to move through his problems from the war by camping and catch his food from the river and the reader will be able to see Nicks pain and happiness.
2. Dike (p.77 to 79) Robert Ross shows his perseverance, when he tries to save himself from drowning in the dikes. He fights against Mother Nature, and thinks strategically by pushing himself and not giving up. He was fearful of drowning, mentally motivated himself to get out and avoid dying, and soon eventually breaks free. This shows how strong Robert is when motivated by the will to survive. Although he was fearful, he overcame it and saved himself, since some would just give up. Before entering the war, it was seen that he would run away from his problems (Rowena’s death), but now as he realizes that there is no point of return, he finds a new sense of drive. He shows his willpower, by maintaining an independent, and strong, logical mind when faced with fear, and learns to fight so that was doesn’t get the best of him. “I don’t want to drown, he thought. Please don’t drown. He pushed himself up with his head hanging down,” (Findley 79).
Task #1 In War Gives Us Meaning Author Chris Hedges outlines a few points that give light to the whole book. He outlines three main points. War is part of our culture, we have a myth behind what is actually there and finally, we use war as a crusade. These three main points make up the entire book.
The Sorrow of War is a novel written by Vietnamese writer, Bao Ninh. First published in 1990, it came from being his graduation project to one of the most prestigious piece of literature in history. This work of fiction focuses solely on a seventeen-year-old male named Kien and his life from pre-war to post-war. What many people are oblivious to is the fact that Ninh had his own share of time in war when he served in the Glorious 27th Youth Brigade. Having said that, it is utterly safe to imply that Ninh’s time in war has a strong reflection in Kien’s characteristic traits and experiences that he endured in the novel.
...nto thinking that there is no turning back and he must continue to murder and deceit.
what he is living for, man will not accept life and would rather destroy himself than