Question

read the excerpt from hemingways a farewell to arms.

the major asked me to have a drink with him and two other officers. we drank rum and it was very friendly. outside it was getting dark. i asked what time the attack was to be and they said as soon as it was dark.

the casual behavior of the characters during a difficult time demonstrates hemingways belief that a hero should
exhibit grace under pressure.
recognize the meaninglessness of life.
have a mentor to follow.
learn from his mistakes.

Explanation:

Hemingway's "code hero" concept centers on maintaining composure and dignity amid crisis. In the excerpt, the characters drink casually right before an attack, showing calm under impending danger, which aligns with the idea of grace under pressure. The other options do not match the scene: there's no focus on life's meaninglessness, a mentor figure, or learning from mistakes here.

Answer:

exhibit grace under pressure.