Question

Read the excerpt from "Like Brothers We Meet.”

The soldier no longer shall roam,
But soon shall land safely ashore,
Each soon will arrive at his own native home,
And struggle in warfare no more.

The union of brothers is sweet,
Whose wives and children do come,
Their sons and fair daughters with pleasure they greet,
When long absent fathers come home.

Used with permission of the Chapel Hill Historical Society

Which universal theme is shown in the excerpt?

the individual’s search for home
the human capacity for violence
the sufferings of war
the importance of family

Answer 1

the importance of family

The poem celebrates homecoming and reunion—brothers, wives, children, and long-absent fathers coming together—emphasizing family connections.