What inspired Rebecca West to focus on the emotional aftermath of war in this story?
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The Return of the Soldier

The Return of the Soldier
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What inspired Rebecca West to focus on the emotional aftermath of war in this story?
Did anyone else feel the pacing in the second half was slower, but necessary for emotional depth?
How do you think the setting of post-WWI Britain influences the characters' struggles with identity?