Michael Morpurgo elevates storytelling with his most revered novel, WAR HORSE. Michael Morpurgo weaves a robust and emotional narrative that reveals history through animal characters.
War Horse's storyline revolves around Joey, a farm horse, and his intense linkage with a young boy named Albert. With Joey being sold to the army and eventually ending up in Europe during World War I, Morpurgo generates a remarkable narrative involving war, hope, and untamed courage.
What marks War Horse different is its perspective. With War Horse, the war is told through Joey, so the war is appreciated without the anger or political overtones, instead emphasizing pain, kindness, and humanity. Joey experiences both the pain and painlessness—the care that soldiers on both fronts have for animals and for each other, where no matter what, humanity remains.
The novel portrays various themes, including friendship, sacrifice, and the harsh effects of the war on the lives of the innocent. The determination of Albert to be reunited with Joey emphasizes the strength of love and resilience. Joey's strength of character represents the element of courage in the face of fear. The novel also challenges the reader to be critical of the effects of the war.
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