Triage - “There is no pattern to who lives and dies in war”. Examine the ways in which three characters view war.

Triage

“There is no pattern to who lives and dies in war”. Examine the ways in which three characters view war.


Every individual has a different opinion or view on war. Some become involved for different reasons; whether it is intentional or forced upon. War often leave different individuals in different mental states, but it is certain that all survivors of war are left with scars of their horrific experiences, such as a death of loved one. It is learning to accept these outcomes that is important.

The novel, Triage focuses on war and its affect on different people. Three main characters in this novel challenge conventions by performing a kind of mercy killing. Talzani selects who will live and who will die through the false ‘triage’ process. Joaquin Morales executed Perez and others for the betterment of society and Mark allows Colin to die because he has no other choice. In affect, these characters are mentally affected from their position in war.

Mark Walsh ...