War Is Kind
Describe symbolism in War Is Kind by Stephen Crane
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Its "unexplainedness" points to the speaker's belief that it cannot be explained because there is nothing rational about men fighting and dying for a symbol. As a symbol of national identity and military authority, the flag commands respect.