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.
al
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.