Question

What is John Steinbeck’s purpose in writing the essay "Symptoms"? A. to persuade the reader to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment on soldiers B. to narrate a story about the difficulties soldiers face in battle C. to identify and prescribe a new method for treating soldiers who return from war D. to evaluate and analyze the effect war has on soldiers

Answer 1

John Steinbeck's purpose is

"D." to evaluate and analyze the effect war has on soldiers

Answer 2

D - to evaluate and analyze the effect war has on soldiers

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine whether or not war is 'worth it' Symptoms wants to evaluate the effects of the war on soldiers.