Protagonist who defies her traditional family to study at Oxford. She falls in love with Roland Leighton, volunteers as a VAD nurse during WWI, and endures profound grief as she loses Roland, Victor, and her brother Edward to the war. Her experiences transform her into a committed pacifist who advocates against war and revenge.
Public ideological clash over post-war justice and pacifism.
College peer providing emotional stability and coping mechanisms.
One-sided affection from Victor, complicated by Vera's pity-driven proposal.
Deep romantic bond centered on shared literary passions and planned marriage.
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