Amy asked this question about All the Light We Cannot See:
When the owl visits Frederick at the end of the book, does anyone think that Frederick 'came back to life' and regained brain function? Or does this scene just offer some closure to his story line?
Linda S Owls often symbolize wisdom. His question, "What are we doing?" is one we should all ask about war and violence. So many lives damaged or ended! And f…moreOwls often symbolize wisdom. His question, "What are we doing?" is one we should all ask about war and violence. So many lives damaged or ended! And for what? On the surface, it looks like a question that shows a disabled person is confused, but it's more likely that the question is intended to carry a more philosophical meaning.(less)
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