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Question #N560

When the character says, "He is at war with his past," he is referring to the protagonist’s struggle to come to terms with his past actions. The character’s past actions have consequences that he is trying to work through, but he feels trapped by these consequences. The protagonist is trying to understand how his past actions have shaped his current life and how he can move forward.

The phrase "He is at war with his past" suggests that the protagonist is
A. trying to forget his past.
B. searching for a way to escape his past.
C. attempting to make amends for his past.
D. struggling to accept the consequences of his past.
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Correct Answer is: D

The phrase "at war" implies a conflict, and the phrase "with his past" suggests that the protagonist is grappling with the consequences of his past actions. The character is not trying to forget or escape his past; rather, he is struggling to accept the consequences of his actions and move forward.