Question

What viewpoint about German soldiers does Maupassant convey in this excerpt of "Two Friends"?
A. They are all loyal, but heartless.
B. They are all cold–hearted and inhuman.
C. They are all sympathetic and smart.
D. They are all men of their word and good soldiers.

Answer 1

i do believe that the answer is A but don't hold it against me- best of luck!!!

Answer 2

Answer:

b. cold-hearted and inhuman

I took the test and (A) was wrong on mine but I don't know if (B) is really the answer either but I couldn't decide between A and B.

Explanation:

(A) also makes sense but they are the soldiers for the other side. Germans weren't liked back then.

Cold-hearted because they took the fish and were willing to kill them.

Inhuman because they were cruel and barbaric and ready to shoot.