Section: Literature and Composition

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Which of the following best describes Inman's relationship to his homeplace?

1. It's a place that he associates with pain and suffering.
2. It's a place that reminds him of innocence, serving as a welcome distraction from the War.
3. It's a place where he believes he will die.
4. It's a place worth fighting for.
5. It's a place where he will have revenge.

Simplicity and innocence go hand-in-hand, and if you notice the simplicity with which he weaves his vivid memories of home, you can see there is a fondness there -- a degree of nostalgia -- that commands his thoughts. This makes Answer 2 the best option of the five.