Answer:
He became sickened by the war: the murders, captivity and the futility of it all. He merely wanted to salvage something and was convinced that there was an innocent soul inside the burning hut. <u>The Captain shot Eddie in the leg to keep him from running further into the hut and burning to death.</u>
Explanation:
The correct answer is the fourth option. The other three are grammatically incorrect.
While various symbols are connected to grass in this poem, the overall meaning of grass in this poem is that is is used as a metaphor for life. The poem begins referring to grass as God-given, and as a child. The middle of the poem references grass growing, and being a part of all people's lives. The poem then discussed graying hair, and ultimately uses grass as a symbol for death. It follows each stage of life, and shows that grass is universal, and a part of all people's lives, just as life and death are universal.
