Question

How does the author uses the character of editha to voice his own opinions

Answer 1

To illustrate the flimsiness of the justifications for war, the character of Editha was created as a contrast. Ironically, the author demonstrates how Editha quotes sentences from publications that justify the need for war. But when the author states, "The author goes farther to give us a glimpse of Editha's perception, "The how and why no longer matter, though. All of that has vanished since the war began. There are no longer two sides. Right now, just our nation exists." Finally, Mrs. Gearson remarks mockingly toward the story's conclusion.

Step-by-step explanation:

what I put on edmentum

Answer 2

The character of Editha is a foil, developed to portray the fickleness of the arguments that support war. The author ironically reveals how Editha repeats the passages from newspapers and magazines supporting the need to go to war. But the author takes a step further to give us a view of Editha’s perception when she says, "But now it doesn't matter about the how or why. Since the war has come, all that is gone. There are no two sides any more. There is nothing now but our country." Finally, toward the end of the story, Mrs. Gearson sarcastically says, "No, you didn't expect him to get killed," a commentary by the author to show the ignorance of people who idealize war.