1. Explain the following with reference to context.
(a) "I think this is how we should resolve this war."
(b) “And here you are, the best Christmas present in the world."
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Answer:
The letter was written by Jim to share “the wonderful thing” that had happened a day before. While the English army was behind their trenches against the German army, they were shown the white flag by the Germans, symbolising a truce. The German men then came to the no man’s land, hereby inviting the Tommies or English men to celebrate Christmas with them over Schnapps and sausages. Both the armies celebrated Christmas and made peace in the midst of war, even if it was for a day. Jim met the officer of the German army, Hans Wolf and they spent a lot of time talking about a lot of things. Even though they were enemies, they agreed upon almost everything.
Both the sides played football and enjoyed rum, schnapps and sausages. They spent the day laughing, drinking, eating and enjoying with each other. They finally departed to their ways after the football match and that night, they even exchanged carols.
Answer:
(a) It was said by hans wolf. He was having an idia to resolve the war with play. It was because no body could die in a hay and the decision would be fair.
(b) Conie said to the writer. Because she thought jim fulfield his promise and had appeared on christmas.