Read the excerpt from "Like Brothers We Meet.” The soldier no longer shall roam, But soon shall land safely ashore, Each soon will arrive at his own native home, And struggle in warfare no more. The union of brothers is sweet, Whose wives and children do come, Their sons and fair daughters with pleasure they greet, When long absent fathers come home. Which universal theme is shown in the excerpt?
Answer
A
the importance of family
B
the sufferings of war
C
the individual’s search for home
D
the human capacity for violence
Explanation
The excerpt describes soldiers returning to their wives, children, sons, and daughters after being away. The joyful reunion and the relief of no longer fighting show how valuable family connections are. Therefore, the universal theme is the importance of family.
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