the answer is C ; they change from happy to cynical.
<u>John Updike (</u> 1932 – 2009) was an American poet and novelist. He also wrote short stories and was a literary critic. He became famous for his comical ‘ <em><u>Rabbit’ </u></em>series.
Question: What is a common characteristic of John Updike’s writing?
Answer: D.) it is often humorous
In my opinion, the correct answer is A. I'<span>ve always been a tinkerer as a teenager. This is the only option that describes him as a teenager, providing one personal trait that characterizes him. The other two options are two general claims that don't have much to do with Nolan as a young man. They could pertain to anyone.</span>
The story likely takes place during the civil war in the United States. The Rostina Sharpshooters were a regiment of soldiers (all of whom were marksmen meaning they could hit what they aimed at). The men in question are being shot at by these sharpshooters who must be too far away even for them. But the men are quite nervous about what they are doing.
If you consider this an example of very black humor, then E is your answer. Certainly the men are uneasy. They feel comfortable about nothing that is going on. They are hesitant to search the body. They are very tentative about how to deal with the service. They can't make up their minds if they should continue with the body or wait until the next day. They can't remember the service. Everything about this scene is delay, discussion and a hesitant move forward. They even have trouble with where to put the first few shovelfuls of dirt. You have to pick uneasy.
You have to pick E, but if it is humorous, there certainly is no laughter.
