Question

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this poem.

Answer 1

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The reference to the "booming drums of the regiment" indicates that this section of the poem depicts a battle and takes place during a time when military drums were still used during conflict.

Answer 2

Answer:

B.) The reference to the "booming drums of the regiment" indicates that this section of the poem depicts a battle and takes place during a time when military drums were still used during conflict.

Explanation:

The poem "War is Kind" by Stephen Crane is an ironic and satirical poem that portrays the uselessness and senselessness of wars. The poem points out that senseless deaths of youths in their prime is nothing except man's foolishness and there is no real glory in these deaths for the 'so-called' brave hearts. Lines 6-8 evoke a sense of the time and place through it's reference to the "booming drums of the regiment", indicating that this section of the poem depicts a battle and takes place during a time when military drums were still used during conflict.