Question

how are the themes of the colored soldiers and war is kind different?
\war is kind\ implies that war can be a unifying force, while \the colored soldiers\ implies that war is exclusively a dividing force.
\war is kind\ suggests the certainty of wars injustice, while \the colored soldiers\ suggests that war can have positive outcomes.
\war is kind\ focuses on the individual against nature, while \the colored soldiers\ focuses on the individual against self.
\war is kind\ presents a romantic view of war, while \the colored soldiers\ presents a more realistic view of war.

Explanation:

• "War Is Kind": Stephen Crane's poem repeatedly shows war's harsh realities and injustices. Lines like "Do not weep. War is kind" (used ironically) highlight the senseless death and suffering, emphasizing war's unjust nature.
• "The Colored Soldiers": This work likely focuses on African - American soldiers' experiences. It may show how their participation in war (despite facing discrimination) could lead to positive outcomes like a sense of pride, potential for social change (as their service might challenge racial prejudices), or a step towards equality. So, it implies war can have positive aspects for the soldiers and their communities.

• Option A: "War Is Kind" does not imply war is a unifying force. It shows the random and cruel nature of war. And "The Colored Soldiers" may not imply war is "exclusively" a dividing force. There could be elements of unity within the soldier groups.
• Option C: Neither poem focuses on "individual against nature" (in a literal sense) or "individual against self" as the main theme.
• Option D: "War Is Kind" is a realistic (even cynical) view of war, not romantic. It shows the futility and horror.

Answer:

B. "War Is Kind" suggests the certainty of war's injustice, while "The Colored Soldiers" suggests that war can have positive outcomes.