Consider a story about a musician who overcomes self - doubt to create a beautiful piece of music. This is 'not a war story' as it delves into the world of art, emotions, and personal achievement rather than the chaos and destruction of war.
A story about a group of friends going on a hiking adventure through the mountains is an example. It's about nature, friendship, and the experience of exploration, not about war.
Sure. A story about a family's adventure on a road trip across the country is a 'not a war story'. It focuses on the family's experiences, the places they visit, and the relationships within the family.
The movie 'Pearl Harbor' could be an example. While it has war scenes, the main plot is about the love triangle between the characters.
Sure. Let's say there's a beautiful hand - woven mat. Instead of using it in a story about soldiers using it as a camouflage during a war, it could be in a story about a family having a picnic on it in a park. That would be an example of'mat best not a war story'.
One example could be the movie 'Cold Mountain'. While it is set during the American Civil War, the main story is about the love between Inman and Ada. The war is the backdrop that has separated them, but the focus is on their love and their journey to be reunited.
In love, if two friends like the same person. One might use their knowledge of the other's weaknesses to their advantage. For example, if one friend is shy about expressing feelings and the other is not, the bolder one might use this to be more forward with the person they both like. In war, a smaller army might use the terrain to set up an ambush against a larger force. This would be a form of deception but is considered fair in the context of war.
One example could be during the Bosnian War. Women there faced widespread sexual violence as a weapon of war. They were not only physically violated but also stigmatized in their communities afterwards, which was a really lousy deal for them.
Sure. 'Casablanca' is a great example. It's set during World War II, but the main story is about the love between Rick and Ilsa. The war is just the context that makes their love story more complex and poignant.
For the war part, in a historical battle, one army was outnumbered. They knew the enemy's supply lines were crucial. So, they sent a small group of soldiers to disguise as local farmers. These 'farmers' got close to the supply lines and then sabotaged them. This was a bit of a deceitful tactic but in the context of war, it was considered fair as it was a strategy for survival and victory.
Sure. In 'Barefoot Gen', the meaning of war is presented through the eyes of a young boy. It shows the immediate and long - term destruction that war brings to his family, his community, and his own life. The story makes it clear that war is not just about battles between armies, but it shatters the lives of ordinary people.
Sure. A story about a family trying to keep their small business running during a war. The focus is on their daily struggles with supply shortages, inflation, and trying to keep their employees, rather than on the war battles.