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

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

anonymous · Answer

The loss of his arm just got it!