The main players in the War is not women, however, women still played an important role that deserves significant attention. In the novel “The Wars” by Timothy Findley, Findley explores the role of women that played a prime role alongside with Robert Ross. The two most significant women in this novel is Robert’s mother, Mrs.Ross and Marian Turner, Robert’s nurse.
Marian Turner is a nurse in the War, her role is greatly emphasized when Robert is doubtlessly burned severely. She nursed Robert, she is Robert’s life line. Turner’s role greatly increased after she knows the story behind the Robert. Nurse Turner’s judgement on these cases saddens her and she sympathizes Robert. She admires Robert and is proud of what Robert did, save the animals. Mrs. Ross played a role as an encourager, although she did not want
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Nurses could physically help bandage the soldiers from their wounds. Mothers could encourage more enlistment, which in turn becomes their sons, husbands, fathers, best buddy. Throughout history, World War 1 was bloody and chaotic. Massive amounts of people died. Men fight to end the War, women bandage the men so they can fight in the War. Although men played a physical role in combat, women’s role were also significantly important as well because if men were cars, women would be their fuel. With the support from men and women, the War would run more smoothly. Smoothly, not necessarily winning, but without the help of women, every single person would die, including the women. Working together means that the soldier strives to fight for his life and not give up, while the nurse hopes she could save as many life as possible and make a difference. Ultimately, the book closes. The story of women’s role in the War will be put away in a shelf. In the end, nurses liberate soldiers from suffering, holding candle lights, praying Lest We