Question

In the passage from the red badge of courage what does the flag symbolize?

a.) love
b.) sadness
c.) regret
d.) protection
Passage: “Within him, as he hurled himself forward, was born a love, despairing fondness for this flag which was not near him. It was a creation a beauty and invulnerability. It was a goddess, radiant, that bended it’s form with an imperious gesture to him. It was a woman, red and white, hating and loving, that called him with the voice of his hopes. Because no harm could come to it he in doubt it with power. He kept near as if it could be a saver of life‘s and an imploring cry went from is mind.”
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Answer 1

I took this assessment. The correct answer is 'protection'.

The flag symbolizes protection.

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

In this text, the flag is a symbol of protection, which is answer D. Throughout the text, the flag is described by using adjectives that imply its characteristics of protection such as "saver of life". Moreover, the man in the passage feels secure with the flag because he says that no harm could come to it, so he trusts in its protection and power.