The author Timothy Findley of The Wars, uses a variety of different methods to expand his story. Through symbolism, Findley uses objects such as animal to represent certain feelings and characteristics of Robert Ross. In the prologue of the novel, the protagonist is show stranded at the rail road tracks, accompanied by a horse and a dog. The three follow down the tracks to find wreckage, and amongst the wreckage is a bunch of trapped horses, which he frees and they all tread simultaneously down the tracks. Ross' dog might symbolize his sense of loyalty, faithfulness and his guardianship for his family. The horse that accompanies him symbolizes his liberty, intelligence, and bravery. In the scene where Ross and the herd is running down the tracks, the herd of horses on the train tracks could represent his long for freedom in his journey.
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