Question

In “An Episode of War” by Stephen Crane, how does the lieutenant react to being injured?

a. He explodes with rage.

b. He suffers with quiet dignity.

c. He blames those around him.

d. He vows revenge.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is b: he suffers with quiet dignity.

Answer 2

b. He suffers with quiet dignity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The lieutenant in the story keeps his calm through everything until he gets to the reality of the hospital, when it finally becomes real to him and he knows that nothing can change now so he accepts it. This story tells us is that any day in your life, things can change in an instant.Therefore we should remain calm and accept the harsh realities around us and not to blame others.