Question

1. which is the best summary of the plot of \an episode of war\?

a soldier lives with the consequences of war.
a wounded soldier is comforted by comrades.
an officer continues in battle after he is wounded.
a lieutenant’s leadership is questioned.

Explanation:

Stephen Crane's An Episode of War centers on a lieutenant who is wounded in battle, losing his arm, and follows his struggle to come to terms with this permanent, life-altering consequence of war. The other options are narrow details, while this option captures the core, overarching plot of the story.

Answer:

A. A soldier lives with the consequences of war.