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exhibit grace under pressure.
recognize the meaningless of life.
have a mentor to follow.
learn from his mistakes.
Answer:
exhibit grace under pressure.
Explanation:
In the excerpt from Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms," the narrator makes reference to how soldiers spend their time before an attack. In that respect, he mentions that he is invited to have a drink with the major and other officers in a kind and pleasant atmosphere. Thus, the relaxed and unconcerned moment they have contrasts with the brutality of the attacks, which demonstrates the dignity and amiability of the men in stressful times.
A conflict in a person...change he/her for more precaution with who she deals with.
Concede. A verb. To admit that something is true after denying it.
I think it is B. He tries to look the part.