Based on the details provided and the excerpt from E.E. Cummings' poem "My Sweet Old Etcetera," the two correct interpretations that can be supported are:
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The poet is showing the contrast between the perception of war and its reality. - By illustrating different perspectives of his family members, the poet highlights the varying interpretations of war and emphasizes the disconnect between those views and the actual horrors or complexities of war.
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The poet stresses the overall uselessness of violence and war. - Cummings often critiques the glorification of war, suggesting that despite the different justifications provided by family members, war ultimately leads to suffering and futility.
The other options do not align as directly with the themes and style presented in the poem.