INTRODUCTION

War and its brutality have become a hot topic again with the Russia-Ukraine encounter and the Israel-Palestine encounter, and their subsequent consequences impact both living and non-living beings across these countries. Many innocent lives were lost, and those who have survived have had to flee the country in order to be safe. Being a refugee is not a pleasant experience, and these people have to face problems like strict rules and regulations put up by neighbouring countries in order to prevent migrant inflow, unhygienic conditions in the refugee camps, a lack of basic amenities, and having to start a new life from scratch in another country if the chances of their return are little to none. This Human Rights violation and the mental trauma of these people (and of military personnel), which takes several months and years to overcome, are the most visible outcomes of war. Another major consequence of war is the effect it has on the economies of the nations involved in it. So much money has to be spent when it comes to war, and for the losing nation, even after the war, they sometimes have to pay war reparations to the victorious nation, making it furthermore difficult for them. With the destruction of infrastructure and loss of livelihood, it takes a lot of money and time to rebuild the nation, and having to pay war reparations is a major downside of losing. War also has its effects on the environment. Building and maintaining military equipment requires a lot of resources from nature, which in turn depletes them. This will leave nothing for future generations because the war has exhausted them. Also, military training leads to disruption of landscapes and also causes chemical and noise pollution, affecting both living and non-living beings residing there. This is another major impact of war that is visible to us. So, in order to prevent all this, the United Nations was formed after World War II, with one of its major objectives being to maintain peace between its member nations. If war becomes inevitable, the UN has the responsibility to keep tabs on it and prevent it from escalating into major wars like World War I and II that have affected countries across the globe.

DEPICTION OF WAR IN “THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL”

One of the most horrifying words in history that continues to terrify people's minds is "Holocaust." a phrase used by Nazis to designate people whose lives held no significance. It was a particularly cruel and terrible time in human history. Millions of Jews were murdered by the Nazis during the Second World War. Many were murdered needlessly, and many more were deported to concentration camps where people, particularly Jews, were treated like rats and subjected to needless torture and humiliation. The goal of the Nazis was the expulsion of Jews from Germany. Jews started to experience violence, prejudice, and marginalization. In her diary, Frank illustrates the important issue of how war is pointless and can result in needless, terrible death and devastation. Many young children were hurt and deprived of protection as a result of the air attacks and aerial combat in Europe during World War II, while their parents perished as a result of the Nazis' ruthless murderous tactics. The passage "North Amsterdam was heavily bombed on Sunday...entire streets are in ruins, and it will take a while for them to dig out all the bodies" demonstrates this, setting the scene for readers to visualize the immense amount of debris left over from the Allied forces' attacks on German-occupied territories. Additionally, Frank emphasizes the plight of war by using children as a symbol of innocence in order to elicit an emotional response from the readers. This is demonstrated by the extensive use of emotive language in the line, "We've been told of children searching forlornly in the smouldering ruins for their dead parents." In the wake of the bombing, Anne Frank conveys to her audience the hardships that a great number of defenseless children had to go through at such a young age since they were left with no means of defense or protection. Being a Jew herself and given that the Jews suffered the most from this war, it depicts their plight. Numerous Jews were compelled to abandon their homes and seek refuge in other nations. They were expected to stand out from the crowd by donning a yellow star. They were taken from their homes during the war and placed in detention camps. A large number of Jews fled into hiding to avoid the Germans' grasp. A select few, including the Frank family, fled into hiding in a covert annexe. She felt that she was lucky enough to have escaped the fate of her friends, who were sent to concentration camps. Both the generosity and greed of people around her came to the surface during this period of war. The reader is presented with a visual of the combat zone as the sounds of guns, sirens, and warplanes keep coming in while she writes in her diary.

In short, the epistolary, monologic text "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank illustrates many important lessons, including the futility of war because it can cause needless destruction and devastation, through the representation of her deep personal thoughts and feelings about WWII.

DEPICTION OF WAR IN “I AM MALALA”

The War on Terrorism and 9/11 have made mullahs and other religious leaders in Swat more powerful. Malala's father and a local mullah get into an argument one day about girls attending his school and their differing interpretations of the Quran. In her autobiography, Malala gives background information by describing the conflicts between Muslims and other religions in Pakistan and India. Following the devastating earthquake that struck Pakistan in October 2005, Islamic militants gained popularity as the government failed to provide timely and effective relief. Under Maulana Fazlullah, popularly known as Radio Mullah for his impactful radio shows endorsing sharia (rigorous Islamic law) and identifying what is haram, or prohibited, the Taliban arise in Swat. In purdah (isolation), women are instructed to stay at home and are only allowed to leave the house with a male relative and while wearing a burqa. The Taliban rove the streets, killing and flogging those who disobey them and demolishing anything they deem to be anti-Islamic. Malala describes a bloody altercation that broke out at the Islamabad Red Mosque between militants and the army. Hope is restored with the return of Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan's first female prime minister, but she is assassinated two months later. The Taliban's severe penalties combined with their campaign of bombings that destroy hundreds of schools have led to an increase in terror in Swat. As the situation in Swat deteriorates and fighting between the army and the Taliban continues, Malala's family lives in constant fear. At last, the people living in Mingora are instructed to leave. Along with millions of other Pashtuns, Malala's family members are internally displaced. They are allowed to return to Mingora when the army defeats the Taliban. Malala's family is thankful that both their school and their house are still standing in spite of the widespread devastation and destruction in the area. However, the struggle goes on. Severe monsoons devastate Pakistan even more, and the reemerging Taliban provided more aid than the government once more. The autobiography describes the war Taliban is waging internally inside the country and the enmity it holds with the West, especially U.S.A, slightly different from what described in “The Diary of a Young Girl” but with more or less the same results.

In October 2012, the Taliban stop Malala’s school bus and shot Malala and two schoolmates. Although Malala has repeatedly demonstrated her commitment to her cause, the shooting acts as the book's culmination. Malala, for all her self-assurance, acknowledges that she has secretly worried about being attacked on her way to school. On October 9, 2012, she is shot while returning home from school. Despite months of suffering and uncertainty, she makes it through. She moves to a new place in January and goes back to school and family life. Her family resides in England. Even though Malala finds herself uprooted once more, she doesn't let the limitations stop her from pursuing her objective. Actually, the Taliban's attacks elevate Malala's work to a global platform. Now that she has a "second life," she is more driven than ever to repay the people whose prayers kept her alive. She will carry on with her work and refuse to let her vicious attack define her. She is going to be remembered as the "girl who fought for education." Despite everything she overcame all cultural odds to prevent herself from receiving an education.

CONCLUSION

The worst thing that has ever happened to humanity is war. Humans created it, but now they are unable to control it. Regardless of the matter or the cause, war invariably results in a massive loss of lives and property. A war destroys human civilization and all of humanity. Nothing beneficial is possible from it. As such, it ought never to be commemorated in any manner. It not only hinders the advancement of the country but also erodes social cohesiveness. It diminishes the speed at which humanity advances. The solution to the problems facing the world is not war. Rather, they create problems and animosity between countries. War can resolve one problem, but it causes many more. Hiroshima and Nagasaki are the two most horrifying examples of the war's aftermath. 77 years later, people are still feeling the effects of war. The entire human species must reflect on the negative effects of war in order to preserve mankind. Both mankind and war will perish otherwise.