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In this excerpt from “an episode of war” by stephen crane, why does the doctor promise not to amputate the lieutenant’s arm?

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Answer:he wants to persuade the lieutenant to cooperate

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In the story “An Episode of War,” the doctor promise not to amputate the lieutenant’s arm because the latter is acting unusual. He acts like a baby. The doctor said this as not to make the lieutenant more anxious and worried.

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