He is also the most isolated character in the novel, perhaps because of his age.

In 1941, he attempted to register for military service, but was turned down because of his age.

My brother Keith was often excluded simply because of his age.

Surely the fact that Frost was passed over because of his age is more interesting?

Don't count a man out because of his age.

Am I entitled to any special consideration because of my age?

You suspect you're being rejected because of your age: 58.

"They put the men up against a wall and shot them," said the man, who was allowed to leave because of his age, he said.

"When I came in here, some guys were reluctant to talk to me initially because of my age," he said.

Work was hard to find because of his age and poor health, which often left him tired.