Do not weep, babe,
for war is kind
Because your father tumbled
in the yellow trenches,
Raged at his breast
gulped and died,
Do not weep
War is kind
from "Do Not Weep.
Maiden, For War Is Kind"
by Stephen Crane
Read Stephen Crane's Do Not Weep Maiden for War Is Kind or read the excerpt. How do phrases such as "do not weep" and "war is kind" bring
out the theme of the poem?
A. They rebuke those who criticize war because war has some positive aspects
B.
They express helplessness at the state of a world where war is a must
C.
They comfort those affected by war but also assert the need for war
D. They sarcastically bring out the inglorious and meaningless nature of war
All rights reserved
