Essays On War
Essays on war can be difficult to write. One cannot speak of war without mentioning the hardships involved, but one may feel that every war has only hardships, and no good ever comes of them. It’s not true; some wars have brought more good than bad, while others have caused more pain than pleasure. War essays should start with a general introduction that states the main points discussed, and you should organize them well.
One good way to approach essays about war is to discuss the different reasons why wars are fought. There are several places online to get help writing war essays. You can also get samples of essays on the topic to help you get started. For example, wars are fought because one nation wants to take over another nation. It’s called imperialism, and it was a big reason why World War I happened. The nations of Europe were trying to expand their empires, and when they got into a conflict with each other, it led to a big war.
Bernard Ashley wrote the novel ‘little soldier’. It is set in modern day London. The novel tells the story of a teenage black boy from East Africa, his life torn apart in war and loss, he is rescued by the UN, but all he want is to fight the enemy. The main genre of the […]
During the First World War it is estimated that a total of 10 million people were killed and twice that number were wounded. The war lasted from 1914 to 1918. The war was fought between Britain and her allies and Germany and her allies. Most of the fighting took place in France and Belgium. At […]
In all wars, blame is easily placed on the enemy. However, in World War I poetry, the Germans were not explicitly blamed as much as expected. Poems like “Dulce et decorum est”, “Does it matter?”, and “Base details” avoid mentioning the Germans and instead blame their families, supporters, encouragers, and even their own officers. The […]
In the following essay I will be comparing and analysing the poet’s attitudes to death. I intend to investigate the structures and the language utilised by the poets. I will analyse four poems, ‘Dulce et Decorum est’ (Wilfred Owen), ‘The Leveller’ (Robert Graves), ‘The Death-Bed’ (Siegfried Sassoon) and ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’ (Wilfred Owen). Firstly […]
The poem was written in honor of her son, Major Robert Gregory, who served in the air forces during the First World War. The poem is written as a narrative, from the ‘Irish Airman’s’ perspective, documenting his final thoughts. The title of the poem gives the reader an immediate idea of the subject and content; […]
Whether a war is worth fighting for is a hard question to answer. There are many factors that make a person either believe that it is beneficial or not. In one person’s opinion, such as the victor, it may be worthwhile but for another it may be a pointless loss of life’s beauty. All Quiet […]
James Kirkup’s poem pleads for “No More Hiroshimas”. Earlier in the 20th Century, Wilfred Owen confronted his readers with the pity of war (for example “Strange Meeting”). Compare these two texts. Which speaks more clearly to you? “No More Hiroshimas” by James Kirkup, and “Strange Meeting” by Wilfred Owen are both war poems and both […]
Throughout the play, Joan Littlewood aimed to create a relaxed atmosphere for the audience. With singalong songs and the presence of clowns or pierrots, the goal was to entertain and elicit a positive response. An M.C opened the show, telling jokes and engaging with the audience in order to make them feel comfortable and relaxed. […]
Reviewing Steven Spielberg’s “The Empire of the Sun” allows me to approach the movie from a new perspective, as I had previously watched it. Jamie (also known as Jim) is a central character who must adapt to societal changes during wartime to survive. The plot follows Jamie, a student living in Pearl Harbour with his […]
War in general is a vastly expansive topic. It is an inclusive universal experience, which involves people of all ages. As a result of this universality it triggers many feelings in a person to express their emotions; this is normally shown through poetry or novels. Being such an emotive topic, which Shall result from the […]
In the poem “The Send-Off”, Wilfred Owen describes war in a graphical and technical way. Owen, having been a soldier himself, expresses his crude view about war but in this poem especially about the soldiers departure to war. Wilfred Owen used to be a romantic poet very similar to John Keats. However he then changed […]
Before 1914, women faced mistreatment, oppression, and a lack of male respect across all social classes: working, middle, and upper. Women in the working class typically performed manual labor in factories, mines, and farms. Meanwhile, those in the middle class were often wealthy owners of such factories and rural properties. The upper class was made […]
A hero is defined as someone who acts out for others. The dictionary describes a hero as a person noted or admired for courage or outstanding achievements. A hero is typically seen as a non fictional character who protects the vulnerable with super natural powers and courage and can do no wrong . There are […]
War has many different viewpoints. Some say that going to war is an adventure, and a way of becoming a hero, but others – usually those who have experienced it – say otherwise. Many people have written poetry on war – some advertising war as a good thing, and others recalling their harrowing experiences. Jessie […]
Handcock expresses his conviction that he served his King to the best of his abilities, as he faces his impending execution. The film, Breaker Morant, helmed by Bruce Beresford, endeavors to defend the accused, depicting them as sufferers of the British military. Beresford highlights the wrongdoings against Handcock, Morant, and Witton, pivoting the narrative towards […]
Both The Send Off and The Drum utilize language and poetic techniques to depict the terrifying realities and consequences of war. The poems expose the misconceptions and glorification of war perpetuated by those who promote it as a noble, heroic endeavor, versus the experiences of those who actually fight and die on the battlefield and […]
Q1. “Source A is propaganda and, therefore , it is of little use as evidence about the importance of women in the first world war.”Do you agree or disagree?I agree that the source is of little use as evidence about the importance of women in the first world war, this does not however mean it […]
Poetry written in the English language has a long and fascinating history. Like other creative arts, poetry began in service to communities. Its function was to aid the memory and enshrine in its rhythmic diction the history of the tribe such as the First World War. Over the centuries it became a way in which […]
War, in any shape or form, affects people in many different ways. Many people choose to express their feelings and experiences of war in poems. The three poems I have chosen all have different moods, structures, and rhythms but their meanings are all the same – war is ruthless terrifying, and pointless. The poem ‘On […]
In my opinion, The Oxford Book of War Poetry is a collection that deeply resonates with readers and allows them to empathize with the poets themselves. The topic of war is captivating to all and during wartime, Great Britain experienced division between those who discussed war and those who endured its brutal reality. Not all […]
The experiences of World War One are reflected in a variety of different ways. Poems are a very good source of seeing how the different attitudes from the War, are expressed. In this essay, I will analyze the mood and tone, mood, language, and attitudes of the writers in “Dead Man’s Dump” and “Exposure”. The […]
There are various key ideas that have been presented in “Rouen” by May Wedderburn Cannan. She has made a great use of different literary devices to describe her realities of war on the frontline whilst she worked as a VAD nursing injured soldiers. Regarding its wider use in exploring ideas about the First World War; […]
