"And you had to leave them?"
Is this line a phrase or a clause, and how does the line impact the overall story?
a)
Phrase- It adds to the tragedy that the readers have been informed has always been a part of the old man's life.
b)
Phrase- It illustrates the deep bond the narrator has formed with the old man as they experienced the trauma and destruction of war together.
c) Clause- It reminds the readers that the effects of war have impacted not only the humans who are displaced but also the creatures left behind.
d)
Clause- It informs the readers of the mysterious circumstances that have brought the old man to this unfortunate place.