What is the main ideas for Fusells in these pages? and make a little summary.

Summary of Pages 114-144

Fussell 's main concern in Myth , Ritual , and Romance ' is to reconcile the apparent contradiction between a war predicated on the triumph of modern industrialism and the growth of myths during the war . The inexpressible terror (115 ) experienced by those on the front lines was countered by a series of rumors and myths designed to make sense of the seemingly incomprehensible events of the war

Fussell details many of the rumors and legends that appeared during the war . These rumors developed because of an overwhelming skepticism of any

br official ' stories (115 . Instead , news was distributed orally , a means of transmission that has been historically associated with the growth of myths and legends (115 . These rumors served different functions : drawing attention to the enemy 's atrocities (117 , explaining the inexplicable , and providing consolation and hope . Some of the rumors developed into full-fledged narrative fiction (121 , complete with literary invention and symbolism (123

The author also draws attention to the function of talismans in an era where most would attribute such beliefs to mental instability (124 . He writes that every soldier or officer had lucky objects and believed in their power to save lives . This power was not only in the object but in how it was used by the individual (124

Fussell describes the tri-partite division of all tasks responsibilities , and procedures of military life (125 ) and connects this division to the significance of the number three in myth , epic drama , ritual , romance , folklore , prophecy , and religion...