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It is quite possible that never have two poems offered such contrasting opinions on one subject as Dulce et Decorum Est and The Soldier. And the subject, war, is their only connection. Whether or not it is right to die for your country, both poets are vehement in their convictions. It is through the various […]

Wilfred Owen clearly disagrees with the notion that war is honorable, as suggested by the title “Dulce et Decorum Est.” The first line of the poem portrays a sense of disgust towards the men and the harsh conditions they face in the trenches. Owen’s intention is to emphasize his lack of belief in the honor […]

The immediate thing that strikes me, when comparing Tennyson’s “eagle” and McCaig’s “sparrow”, is the great contrast in length between the two poems. In just two verses, Tennyson manages to convey the pure majesty of the eagle in its natural habitat, following the instinct that has driven it to hunt its prey like countless generations […]

The impression we get from the final months of war from this extract are that it is long and drawn out process, that memories from home are fading because of the long time they have been in the war, this is shown in the beginning of the extract; “Seemed so long ago that it felt […]

The son of a railway worker, Wilfred Owen was born in Owestry, Shropshire and the four poems that will be analyzed are: > ‘The dead beat’> ‘Mental cases.’> ‘Dulce et decorum est,’> ‘Inspection.’ After being influenced by contemporary French poetry, he joined the Manchester regiment in 1915 and became a second lieutenant. While in France, […]

In the last four lines of Sassoon’s “prelude: The Troops” the poem can be seen to turn full circle from the bitter, angry voice of Sassoon grieving for the war dead back to a more detached criticism of the futility of war which is highlighted earlier on in the poem. Throughout the piece, there is […]

“The Imp. .. ” is a story that demonstrates on many levels the theme of Perversity. It begins with a very impersonal, discursive tone, examining humanity’s tendency to be perverse in the style of a metaphysical essay. The language here deliberately unsettles the reader with its use of rhetorical questions and superfluous repetitions: “If we […]

The quote “With bombs and guns and shovels and battle-gear, Men jostle and climb to meet the bristling fire” should be considered in regards to the poems ‘Attack’ and ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’, as well as the film ‘Saving Private Ryan’. Use evidence from all three sources. Based on the harsh realities of World War […]

Several poems have been written concerning war, with varying perspectives including pro-war and anti-war. This analysis will focus on two authors, Wilfred Owen and Siefried Sassoon, who both fought in World War One and wrote anti-war poetry. Sassoon played a role in shaping final versions of some of Owen’s poems, including “Dulcet et Decorum est” […]

The coverage of the Euro ’96 game in the Daily Mirror revealed a number of notable features in news reporting. Among them were the usage of various expressions of national pride and indignation by the journalists at the publication. My commentary will explore how The Mirror employs language, visual images, and presentation to entertain and […]

Many people of the world contend with living their life as realistically as they can, knowing where their limits are. To them, life has a tragic dimension to it, where all that one desires may not turn out as he or she hoped it would. And through this time, some endure hardships that test their […]

The fascinating American Civil War has continued to captivate scholars for almost 140 years. The conflict, where brother fought against brother, one group fighting to maintain the Union while the other stood up for their rights, holds a direct relation to today’s population. The ultimate popularity of ceaseless Civil War studies is largely influenced by […]

Both poems describe the horrors and tragedy that became the norm to so many solders or the First World War. What life was like in the trenches, what it was like to see so many suffering and dying people, and what it was like to know you are going to die and never see your […]

Born in Shropshire in 1893, Wilfred Owen entered the world. Following attendance at the Birkenhead Institute in Liverpool and studying at London University, this individual followed their lifelong aspiration of becoming a poet. Unfortunately, an ailment led them to France where they worked as a tutor in Bordeaux. Staying in France until 1915, he later […]

The First World War introduced many new opportunities and experiences for the lives of the people at home. Some of these changes benefited people and some did not. A lot of women had to become stronger and take on tasks like never before. Acts such as DORA were introduced, as were propaganda and censorship among […]

The First World War was perceived as a thrilling experience by numerous individuals, particularly young men who believed it to be their obligation to fight for their nation. For many, enlisting in the war symbolized their courage and devotion, as was the case of poet H. In his poem “Fall In,” Begbie celebrates the freedom, […]

Poe uses a similar approach in both ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’ and ‘The Cask of Amontillado’ to portray a psychopathic narrator as they recount unnerving stories of irrational terror or vengeance. By employing the first person narrator, Poe grants the reader access to the inner workings of the character’s disturbed mind. In ‘The Tell-Tale Heart’, the […]

“The Non-Existent Knight”, by Calvino, is a short story which features Agilulf, a knight who purportedly does not possess a human body, yet is able to exist as a suit of armor amalgamated with ‘will power’ and ‘faith’. Even though Agilulf is devoid of a human body, he is well respected and revered, and is […]

The Great War stirred up many emotions during as well as after the event, which led to the expression of many attitudes born from experience, both direct and indirect. The authors of Regeneration and Birdsong, Pat Barker and Sebastian Faulks, each explore a range of these views in their novels. In being such a complex, […]

In “no more Hiroshimas”, the poet describes the Japanese town as “drab, cheerfully shallow permanence: peeling concrete, litter, ‘Atomic Lotion, for hair fall-out”. This shows the damage nuclear weapons have done to this town. “flimsy department store, flashy waves”, “Oranges and dark red apples” “squid and octopus, shellfish, oyster, ice”, the poet uses some very […]

In “Sun Tzu-The Art of War,” various theories of war are discussed, offering advice and strategies for effectively operating an army. This book provides valuable insights and tactics that can be applied to our modern world. Among the topics covered are the concepts of righteousness and unrighteousness, offensive strategies, leading armies on marches, fighting on […]

By comparing and contrasting a selection of war poems consider the ways in which attitudes to war have been explored and expressed. When considering poetry written post 1900 concentrate on a selection of poems by Wilfred Owen. In order to investigate the development of war poetry, I decided to begin with one of the most […]