A common feature of classic novels is having a memorable protagonist, someone the story centers around. The story is also usually told from their perspective.
I had a conflict with my mother about her trusting me. We got into a huge argument which led to her not caring about me anymore. I had stayed overnight at a boys house. She felt that I was selfish. That I didn't care about her. That really hurts. It hurts because I do care about her. I understood where she was coming from but she has to see where I'm coming from. We had a talk later on and we left all our feelings on the table.
The answer is: C. honors the dead as well as the survivors.
In the excerpt, the speaker expresses gratitude and makes reference to the people who perished during the war. He also mentions the strength of the Japanese people who endured the war and struggled to make Japan the peaceful and prosperous country it is today.
