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…showed last 75 words of 1613 total…connects all living creatures explains the close relationship between humans and animals in this novel. Findley successfully uses animal symbolism in The Wars as a powerful method of revealing important aspects of personality in the main character. He weaves the characteristics of Robert and those of the animals together throughout the story. The symbolism and character development of Robert Ross help to show that human nature and animal nature are actually quite similar. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**