Question

When he reaches home, his sisters, his mother, and his wife sob for a long time at the sight of his flat sleeve.

In “An Episode of War” by Stephen Crane, what does the lieutenant’s sleeve represent?


the loss of his arm
the lieutenant’s ability to feel emotion
the lieutenant’s sense of honor
the loss of the war

Answer 1

When he reaches home, his sisters, his mother, and his wife sob for a long time at the sight of his flat sleeve. In “An Episode of War” by Stephen Crane, the lieutenant’s sleeve represents the loss of his arm.
He was injured in the war, and the doctor had to amputate his arm.