Question

Which lines from "In Flanders Field" best express the theme of the poem?

"We are the dead"

"if ye break faith with us who die/we shall not sleep"

"in flanders fields the poppies blow / between the crosses, row on row"

"the larks still bravely singing, fly / scarce heard amid the guns below."

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is : "We are the dead"

Explanation: This poem was written by John McCrae on May 3, 1915. The author wrote the poetry after his friend Alexander Helmer died, being a formal student and being 22 years old. The writer wanted to pay homage to the dead of the war and also leave the message so that the soldiers would not surrender easily, that they would fight and keep the faith.

Answer 2

The answer would be the first choice “"We are the dead" Flounders Fields was a place in France where many soldiers were buried during the World War I. After the war, poppy flowers grew on top of the graves of the fallen soldiers. Many people believed that these poppies symbolize the brave man who has died to protect their country.