“Funny, she said, how most people fall down and nothing happens. Some people bruise like apples. But most people – nothing! Yes. While others die “(Findley 23)This remark reminded Robert of how Rowena died and how soon it was too. She had died only days prior and his mother said such remarks of distaste and ignorance. Robert’s mother pushed him to the last straw and the next day, before everyone woke, Robert left and enrolled in the army without even saying goodbye. What was left of the little relationship Robert did have with his mother, is now shattered and left behind in memories. My predictions for later on in the book are that Robert will rejoice with his mother after the war and hopefully will forgive each other for the sake of the family. Robert probably had a fair relationship with his mother, but because of her alcohol problem and these circumstances, crushed whatever was left of it.
Tuesday 27 September 2011
Mother/Son Relationships
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"seizes to exist" should read: ceases to exist.
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