Which story best illustrates the themes of doing one's duty and the loss of

innocence?

O

A. A child studies hard for a test but still does not do as well as she

had hoped

O

B. A platoon of young soldiers experiences many casualties during

World War II.

O

C. A stubborn, elderly man fears his new neighbors, but they turn out

to be kind

) D. A long-lost friend comes for a visit with the news that he is moving

to town

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Dallas Harrington

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15 July, 10:56

Which story best illustrates the themes of doing one's duty and the loss of

innocence?

O

A. A child studies hard for a test but still does not do as well as she

had hoped

O

B. A platoon of young soldiers experiences many casualties during

World War II.

O

C. A stubborn, elderly man fears his new neighbors, but they turn out

to be kind

) D. A long-lost friend comes for a visit with the news that he is moving

to town

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Love · Answer 1

The answer to your question is B.

Cora Keith · Answer 2

The answer is B because in this situation, soldiers would be doing their duty as men who protect their country, but lose their innocence as their platoon falls and they are scarred by their losses