It could mean that in a novel, the so - called 'death flags' (signs or foreshadowing that a character might die) don't actually lead to the death of a character. Maybe the author likes to play with the readers' expectations and subvert the typical narrative where death flags usually mean a character is doomed.
Well, to a large extent it is. 'Flags of Our Fathers' is inspired by true events and attempts to portray them accurately, but some artistic liberties might have been taken for narrative purposes.
The 'Flags of Our Fathers Novel' is about the men who raised the flag on Iwo Jima. It tells of their military service, the horror of the battle on the island. It also explores how the photograph of the flag - raising was used for propaganda purposes, and how the soldiers themselves dealt with the sudden fame that came with being part of such an iconic image.
Definitely. Flags of Our Fathers is inspired by actual stories and experiences during that period. It attempts to portray the truth and hardships faced by the soldiers.
The real story behind 'Flags of Our Fathers' is about the six men who raised the flag on Iwo Jima during World War II. Their act was a symbol of hope and victory, but the lives of these men were complex. They became instant heroes, yet they had to deal with the pressure of that new - found fame. Some of them struggled with post - war adjustment and the public's perception of them as pure heroes when they were just normal guys thrust into an extraordinary situation.
In the movie, the story is told through the perspective of the soldiers who were involved in the flag - raising on Iwo Jima. They are the ones whose experiences form the core of the narrative being told.