Which description of Carter Druse from Ambrose Bierce's "A Horseman in the Sky" is most accurate?

a. Carter is young and unaware of what he wants from life. He uses his family values as a crutch to avoid deciding on the path that he wants to pursue.

b. Carter is a spoiled and ignorant brat. He joins the army because he wants to anger and defy his family. He is also quite a selfish and unreliable young man.

c. Carter joins the Union army partly because he wants to shirk his family responsibilities. However, he soon matures and never evades his military duties, even at a personal cost.

d. Carter grew up in the state of Virginia. However, he chooses to join the Union army. While he defies everything his family and state stand for, he carves his own identity through this choice.

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Myah Marsh

11 November, 09:51

Which description of Carter Druse from Ambrose Bierce's "A Horseman in the Sky" is most accurate?

a. Carter is young and unaware of what he wants from life. He uses his family values as a crutch to avoid deciding on the path that he wants to pursue.

b. Carter is a spoiled and ignorant brat. He joins the army because he wants to anger and defy his family. He is also quite a selfish and unreliable young man.

c. Carter joins the Union army partly because he wants to shirk his family responsibilities. However, he soon matures and never evades his military duties, even at a personal cost.

d. Carter grew up in the state of Virginia. However, he chooses to join the Union army. While he defies everything his family and state stand for, he carves his own identity through this choice.

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Drew Wright · Answer 1

The answer for this question is A. Carter is young and unaware of what he wants from life. He uses his family values as a crutch to avoid deciding on the path that he wants to pursue.

Deven Guerrero · Answer 2

Deven Guerrero 11 November, 12:22

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The answer to your question is a