links between the solder and dulce Flashcards
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Both poems deal with the soldiers death, however the impact on the soldiers identity is different. S - pride and honour. D - ravaged identity and dignity.
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Both poems describe war however the language is very different. S - serene, lyrical, peaceful. D - graphic, grotesque, jarring, unsettling.
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Both poems engage in patriotism, however both have different opinions. S - strongly patriotic, only thing that matters is glory of England. D - critiques it.
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Attitude towards war. S - idealised, romanticised, worthwhile, noble cause. D - pessimistic, brutally physical, realistic.
