I must say that evasion in war is very questionable. If you're a deserter, we'll always think you're a coward, a jerk. But the act of escaping is questionable under the proposition of war, so what about the war itself, isn't it questionable, who gave him its natural justice?
History books tell us that the Battle of Guadalcan in the thin red line was to defeat the Japanese fascists who invaded the Pacific countries, it was a just war, and it was a heroic act for world peace. But when we discuss justice or not, it is a bit hasty if we do not weigh the cost and the outcome. If he is righteous, why are the soldiers who struggled like worms on the island without honor; if he is righteous, why do the aborigines on the island shudder when they hear it? This righteous price has turned away from the glory. From this perspective, escaping and pursuing one's own justice is indeed a choice.
To deny the justice of war entirely because of its dubious cruelty is plainly arbitrary. War becomes more acceptable if one is willing to play with words and narrow the scope of justice. In this way its limitations become his shield, and after being rationalized and condensed with the necessary sacrifices, the dirty parts appear insignificant.
The truth is that justice should never be diminished, and justice is honored because it is impartial, sprinkles every corner of the earth, cares for every breathing life, and uses the Christian spirit. In a nutshell, it's glory to God, and God loves every one of his children.
The pursuit of justice has always been innate. Just as some people who clamor for the laws of nature regard human greed as human nature, the pursuit of justice has always been an oracle informed by nature. So when killing becomes justified, blood becomes cheap, and life becomes trivial. Just like the silent scene in the film, we should eagerly examine whether all this is just and whether it meets our expectations for justice. You have to struggle, you have to doubt, and you have to hesitate. There is no way to convince yourself that this is what justice looks like, and choosing to abandon him cannot be wrong.
Therefore, I have been watching how the film describes the struggle and mental journey of the deserter Will, and I am thinking about how the film doubts the justice of the war step by step. I find its reason to be very inclusive and very primitive. It uses God's communication with us, step by step, to put war on the opposite side of life and love.
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