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Read the following quote: "When they withdrew, there were two dead bodies next to me, the father and the son. I was sixteen." Why does he follow the description of the corpses by stating his age?

A. To explain why he did not try to help the two men
B. To show that his youth is what kept him alive through the experience
C. To note that he had a birthday pass that he forgot to mention
D. To remind readers that he was very young when he was exposed to these horrors



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Final answer:

The narrator mentions his age to highlight the impact of witnessing traumatic events at a young age.


Explanation:

The reason why the narrator mentions his age after describing the corpses is to remind readers that he was very young when he was exposed to these horrors. By stating his age of sixteen, the narrator emphasizes the impact of witnessing such traumatic events at a young age, highlighting the lasting emotional effects of the experience.


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