based on the characters and events in " in the shadow of war," which of the following best reflects the author's perspective of war?

war hardens children to the horrors they encounter,
people are largely unprepared for the harsh realities of war
war provides people with justification for their cruel actions
in order to survive, it is best to remain uninvolved during times of civil unrest.

Based on the characters and events in "In the Shadow of War," the best reflection of the author's perspective of war is: people are largely unprepared for the harsh realities of war.