Question

What is the purpose of the two metaphors Kennedy uses in the phrase: "If a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion..." (paragraph 20)?

A.) Kennedy uses the metaphors to emphasize that just like in World War II, the United States just establish a beachhead in order to attack its enemies.
B.) Kennedy uses the metaphors to conclude his argument that the U.S. and its adversaries must cooperate and reject their suspicions of each other.
C.) Kennedy uses the metaphors to explain that the new generation must be willing to face the global issues that will define the future.
D.) Kennedy uses the metaphors to argue that the U.S. and its adversaries must quit being suspicious of the jungle if they are going to successfully cooperate.

Answer 1

I think the answe you are looking for is C

Answer 2

We can see here that the purpose of the two metaphors Kennedy uses in the phrase: "If a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion..." (paragraph 20) is: B.) Kennedy uses the metaphors to conclude his argument that the U.S. and its adversaries must cooperate and reject their suspicions of each other.

The metaphor of "beachhead" refers to establishing a starting point or foothold for cooperation, similar to the strategic military concept of securing a beachhead before launching a broader campaign. The "jungle of suspicion" represents the barriers of mistrust and skepticism between nations.

Kennedy employs these metaphors to underscore the necessity of initiating cooperation as a means to overcome mutual distrust and build a foundation for better relations between the United States and its adversaries.