Indledning
WW1, considers a global military conflict, drew several young men into battle for their homeland. Young boys who had to say goodbye to their family and youth to take care of the societal obligations.
A four-year world war that cost the lives of nearly 10 million people. In the excerpt from the novel, ´Birdsong´, Sebastian Faulks invites us to experience what a visit from a returned soldier can look like.
Here we are presented with the effect of the family’s uncertainty and the soldiers lack of attention.
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Precisely this is well in line with the physic setting, which is the focal point of the timeless and cold atmosphere that the house’s four walls hold.
Weir’s parents lack empathy for Weir’s situation and see their own situation just as anxious. The parents are therefore not interested when Weir tries to open about his horrific experiences.
Weir’s mother says:” Well, never mind. We´ve had your letters. Maybe you´ll want a wash after your journey” and the father acknowledges that; “Everyone´s doing their bit, you know (…)” .
With this, the parents’ distance themselves from their son’s feelings. They acknowledge that they know what he has experienced, through the letters, but will not take it badly.
They are aware that their son needs them, but instead turn their backs on them. They try to defend themselves by saying that they also suffer.
Previous statements lend themselves well to what relationship Weir has with his parents. Weir does not long for his childhood home and is not disappointed by his parents’ unnoticed welcome.
Weir is used to being invisible and talking superficially. His need to process the war through his parents, who reject him, results in an alcohol consumption.
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