Within A Farewell to Arms, what would be the best definition of the word “battalions”? Question 3 options: a) Large numbers of s
oldiers or troops acting in unison. b) A specialized force in the military composed of less than 10 soldiers. c) An offensive posture doomed to failure. d) A lion insignia on a soldier’s uniform.
a) Large numbers of soldiers or troops acting in unison.
Explanation:
A battalion is a group of 300 to 800 soldiers that are divided into companies but act as a military unit. There is usually a lieutenant colonel who commands the battalion. In the text, the word is used to refer to a group of soldiers.
This character does not fulfill the characteristics of a tragic hero. He is not good to his people and he does not save anybody. Instead he treats them unkindly and flees his kingdom. Even though his story is tragic, I would not consider him a tragic hero.
