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

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Slade Fox

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20 September, 02:26

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

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Yael Thomas · 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.