How similar are the experiences and attitudes of Captain Corelli and Mandras? - Using life and war.
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Louis De Bernières realistically illustrates the terrible consequences that the Second World War had on the world, but in more depth he focuses on the mental and physical impact it had on the soldiers. Despite many of the soldiers being bitter enemies, all of the men were 'united' in the fight to defend their home nations; also many of the men believed it was patriotic, and believed they would gain a heroes welcome, when, or if they ever return. Mandras first laid eyes upon Pelagia in chapter 3, upon him being shot by a bent nail from Velisarios' cannon, which in turn was the reason Mandras was brought to Doctor Iannis' house. Mandras suddenly opened his eyes and found himself gazing into another pair of eyes, and tenderly thought, "I became aware of my destiny", which could suggest that it could be a case of 'love at first sight'. Pelagia, in...


