There are few books that span not just one but two wars. Life After Life shows quite a contrast between World War I and World War II, both of which Ursula Todd lives through. (Well, to varying results.) Just like reading about a war isn't the same as living through a time period where bombs are exploding down the street, living during times of war is different depending on how close to home war is. World War I seems to pass Fox Corner by, but World War II takes over the entire world, and there's no avoiding the devastation.
Questions About War
- How do World War I and World War II affect the Todd family differently? How do they impact the family similarly?
- What would life have been like for Ursula if she had been in her twenties and thirties during World War I instead of World War II? Why?
- How is life different for Ursula when she lives in London during WWII versus living in Germany? Be specific, please.