I don't know if this one is right or not. I've been stuck on this question for 15 mins and my grade counts on this.
20. “In Flanders Fields” expresses the speaker’s belief that (Points : 5)
war and its horrors are wrong and evil.
the war is necessary and the army’s cause is just.
soldiers cannot comprehend why they must die.(MY ANSWER)
memories of a happy childhood can sustain a soldier during war
I disagree.
In the poem (below), I've made bold the part of the poem in which the answer lies. Please re-think.
In Flanders Fields
by John McCrae, May 1915
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Thanks that helped :)
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WWI poetry is interesting to read through ... the work of many poets. This poem is an excellent contrast to Wilfred Owen's "Dulce et Decorum Est" and others, as well as Siegfried Sassoon's (and those of many other poets). Click on Collections (at the left) below:
http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lithttp://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit
To answer this question, we need to analyze the poem "In Flanders Fields" and consider the speaker's beliefs expressed in the poem.
First, I'll provide a brief explanation of the poem. "In Flanders Fields" is a famous war poem written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae during World War I. The poem describes the setting of Flanders Fields, a battlefield in Belgium, where poppies grow among the graves of fallen soldiers.
Now, in order to determine the speaker's belief expressed in the poem, we need to closely examine the text. The line you selected as your answer, "soldiers cannot comprehend why they must die," indicates that the speaker believes soldiers find it difficult to understand why they have to sacrifice their lives in war. While this could be a valid interpretation, it is not the main belief expressed in the poem.
The key message conveyed in "In Flanders Fields" is the idea that the war and its horrors are wrong and evil. The poem emphasizes the high cost of war and the immense loss of life, urging the living to carry on the fight and uphold the values for which the fallen soldiers sacrificed. This sentiment is notably captured in the poem's famous line, "To you from failing hands we throw / The torch; be yours to hold it high."
Based on this analysis, the correct answer to the question is "war and its horrors are wrong and evil." The speaker expresses a belief that the war is not necessary and that the army's cause is not just.
In situations like this, it is important to read the text carefully and consider the overall message and themes conveyed by the writer. Taking the time to analyze the poem or any given text can help you arrive at the correct answer and ensure your understanding of the subject matter.