What influence would “an episode of war” by stephen crane most likely have on its readers?

readers might become more sympathetic to the effects of war.

readers might become more appreciative of the beauty of nature.

readers might become more fearful of enemies around them.

readers might become more willing to go to war to defend their ideals.

hello,

your answer is a) the metaphor suggests that the poetic themes are serious and dark.

collins is comparing the poem to a dark room. he is suggesting that the poems theme is serious and wants you to understand it. you don't need to understand the poet in order to understand the poem. you also don't need to move around while reading it. he is simply saying the poem has a dark and serious theme.

- i.a -