1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
avanturin [10]
3 years ago
10

What does this mean

History
2 answers:
miskamm [114]3 years ago
4 0

This passage is the epigraph to the novel, telling the reader what the book is intended to be and mapping out some of its basic stylistic and thematic ground. The statement that the book is not “an adventure” separates it from most war novels in that it will dispense with elements of romance and excitement in favor of a stark, unsentimental presentation. The clarification that “death is not an adventure to those who stand face to face with it” suggests that books that tell stories of war as though they were exciting adventures do not do justice to the actual experience of soldiers. Death may be an adventure to the reader, sitting comfortably at home, but it is anything but that to the soldier who is actually confronted with the possibility of being blown to pieces at any moment. The epigraph also declares that the book will be the story of an entire generation, one “destroyed by the war” even if not actually killed off by it. The epigraph thus opens the novel’s exploration of the effect of the war on those who fought it; war is a transforming force that not only injures and traumatizes but also annihilates selfhood. hope this helps

Doss [256]3 years ago
4 0

This passage is the epigraph to the novel, telling the reader what the book is intended to be and mapping out some of its basic stylistic and thematic ground. The statement that the book is not “an adventure” separates it from most war novels in that it will dispense with elements of romance and excitement in favor of a stark, unsentimental presentation. The clarification that “death is not an adventure to those who stand face to face with it” suggests that books that tell stories of war as though they were exciting adventures do not do justice to the actual experience of soldiers. Death may be an adventure to the reader, sitting comfortably at home, but it is anything but that to the soldier who is actually confronted with the possibility of being blown to pieces at any moment. The epigraph also declares that the book will be the story of an entire generation, one “destroyed by the war” even if not actually killed off by it. The epigraph thus opens the novel’s exploration of the effect of the war on those who fought it; war is a transforming force that not only injures and traumatizes but also annihilates selfhood. hope this helps

You might be interested in
1. Both World War I and World War II
slamgirl [31]

Answer: B

Explanation: Both World Wars were started due to one country rising up as a Military power and having a Nationalist government. Germany is a good example of this. When Hitler rose to power in 1933, he began to start a Nationalist Government and starting invading some nearby countries.

7 0
3 years ago
Why did white Tulsans feel they needed to punish black tulsans in 1921?
nirvana33 [79]

— The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 killed hundreds of residents, burned more than 1,250 homes and erased years of Black success.

7 0
2 years ago
Colombia has rid itself of most slums. TrueFalse
denis-greek [22]

This is <u>FALSE,</u> Colombia is still trying to help the slums.

4 0
3 years ago
From what English philosopher did the Declaration borrow ideas?
lesya [120]

Answer: John Locke

Explanation: It was believed that the declaration takes ideas its ideas from John Locke :))

5 0
3 years ago
What was the cultural impact of the Spanish Inquisition on Spain?
scZoUnD [109]
That it change the language and in other countries it dont sound the same
6 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Other questions:
  • When business groups overthrew the Queen of Hawaii in 1891, who took over the government?
    13·1 answer
  • Which statement provides the most accurate description of North American Indian cultures?
    9·1 answer
  • Who was Ulysses S. Grant? A. Andrew Jackson's Vice President B. The President of the Confederate States C. A Union General D. A
    11·2 answers
  • In a traditional economy, which group is most responsible for producing the goods people in society need?
    11·2 answers
  • 3. According to Michael Wood, what route did Cabeza de Vaca follow
    10·1 answer
  • Why have Government?<br> 1. What is the primary purpose of governments
    7·2 answers
  • Sumerians made significant contributions to future civilizations. Which of the following is NOT one of those contributions?
    12·1 answer
  • What name was given to supporters of the new constitution
    15·2 answers
  • Which is a characteristic of the Olmec civilization?
    8·2 answers
  • The Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions of 1798 ______.
    11·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!