Vocabulary and Grammar

Question

What connotation is attributed to the “parlor generals” in the following lines from “To Be of Use”?

[people] who are not parlor generals and field deserters / but move in a common rhythm / when the food must come in or the fire be put out.
(1 point)
Responses

laziness
laziness

brutality
brutality

patience
patience

indifference

Answer

Answer 1

Indifference. The connotation attributed to "parlor generals" in these lines is that they are indifferent, lazy, and not actively participating in the work that needs to be done.