Question

How are the themes of "The Colored Soldiers" and "War Is Kind" similar?

A-Both poems imply that sacrifices bring rewards.
B-Both poems suggest that order can be created out of chaos.
C-Both poems acknowledge that war is painful and causes suffering.
D-Both poems convey the idea that evil will overcome attempts at goodness.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) Both poems acknowledge that war is painful and causes suffering. War is kind highlights on the how unjust war really is while The Colored Soldiers highlights how war can have positive outcomes. Both writings however are similar in that they acknowledge that war is both painful and causes suffering whether its is positive and/or unjust or not.