Agree Or Disagree

Agree or Disagree

“Ellis’ character within the novel is merely a plot device to ensure Stephen travels back to Amiens, where he meets Jeanne.”

-          Stephen clearly feels saddened by his death (pages 382-383).

-          To display contrast between new, young recruits and the embittered older soldiers.

-          He’s very patriotic, much like Stephen was at the beginning of the war, he seems almost disgusted toward their lack of patriotism (page 294).

-          To give an outsiders perception of Weir/Stephen and their relationship.

-          Reminder of the tragedies of war – he dies young.

-          Structurally, Ellis…