Question

war had not broken their spirit. their selfless action brought a new nobility to human life gave promise of a greater hope for human society. What values are highlighted through the actions of the two young boys

Answer 1

Their willingness to work.
They are hard working boys.
They have more love and affection towards their ill sister, Lucia.
War had broken their houses,their family but not their spirit.

Answer 2

their sister who is suffering from tuberculosis. They worked so hard day and night to pay the hospital bills of their sister Lucia. Their selfless attitude says that they didn't do anything for themselves. they are sincere and devoted they didn't complain of doing any kind of selfless works such has polishing shoes, selling newspaper and etc such that they could pay the bills. this develops a respect for them. the two boys are  true symbol of human resilence and love, very much needed for the society