In paragraph 3, Crane contrasts the lieutenant’s viewpoint as a participant in the fight with his new viewpoint, from which the scene appears “precisely like a historical painting.” How does this contrast most clearly illustrate the concept of irony? a.
It shows that the depictions of violence in paintings do not reflect the calm phases of a war.
b.
It suggests that the idealized view of war found in art does not match soldiers’ actual experiences in battle.
c.
It is a reminder that artists sometimes paint battle scenes without depicting the suffering of the wounded.
d.
It is a reminder that although paintings typically show generals, most participants in a battle have a lower rank.