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“I'm afraid our old world has come to an end, Rilla. We've got to face the fact. (Walter)” ― L.M. Montgomery, quote from Rilla of Ingleside
Other names. Walther Rilla. Occupation. Actor. Years active. 1922–1977 (film) Walter Rilla (22 August 1894 – 21 November 1980) was a German film actor of Jewish descent. [1] He appeared in more than 130 films between 1922 and 1977. He was born in Neunkirchen, Germany and died in Rosenheim, Germany.
Jun 3, 2011 · Rilla of Ingleside tells the story of Anne’s youngest daughter Rilla (namesake of Marilla Cuthbert) and her coming of age during World War I in Canada. Rilla is 15 when the book opens–giddy, giggly, and full of life–but her mother laments her lack of ambition.
Rilla's brothers - Walter, Jem, and Shirley - all eagerly join the Canadian expeditionary forces, leaving their family anxious for their safety. As the war progresses and casualties mount, Rilla finds herself reluctantly stepping into new roles and responsibilities.
Rilla loved life—its bloom and brilliance; she loved the ripple of music, the hum of merry conversation; she wanted to walk on forever over this road of silver and shadow. It was her first party and she was going to have a splendid time.
Mar 18, 2014 · Rilla can be considered a guardian and hero, having saved a life. Her strength as a woman during WWI is further tested when her brother Walter enlists for the war and is killed. Rilla’s brother Shirley also enlists when he turns of age.
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In Walter's last letter to Rilla, written the day before his death, he tells her that he is no longer afraid and believes it may be better for him to die than to go on living with his memories of war forever spoiling life's beauty.
