Answer:
D. Both passages have a theme of the hardships of war
Explanation:
Option D is the best statement that compares the two passages.
A critical look at the two passages, one will discover that Passage 1 reveals what happened to the lieutenant's horse which he was unable to deliver it by himself. This incident would occurred during the war. Also, passage 2 reveals that Ying is joining others to defend against the Manchu. She is sad but has no choice than to take his brother's place. Her sadness points to the fact that she wasn't happy going but she can't help it because war is at hand.
These two scenarios point to the hardships of war which people experience. It's either they are unable to deliver their loved ones or they are forced to face the war- dying or surviving.
