Question

I lived in the first century of world wars.  I lived in the first century of these wars.

Answer 1

(C.) to remind the reader that war is unavoidable.  on Odyssey ;)

Answer 2

First eliminate the options that really do not hold any validity. Nowhere in the poem does the speaker mention a desire to become a solider, take up arms, defend her country...so option 1 is out. Also, there isn't any mention of violence. The author's choice of the word "first" in this line gives the reader the feeling that there will be a "second". This makes option 3 "war is unavoidable" the best option.