Mid Years Context Flashcards
Who wrote powerful British poetry during WWI and died in action at 25?
Wilfred Owen.
Which poet faced criticism for glorifying war and creating propaganda?
Jessie Pope.
Who wrote angry, compassionate WWI poems, avoiding sentimentality?
Siegfried sassoon
What is the main message of Dulce et Decorum Est?
War is not sweet; it’s tragic and awful.
In Who’s For The Game, what does the poet encourage young men to see war as?
A game, appealing to strength and bravery.
When was war conscription introduced?
1916
When did World War 1 take place, and what caused it?
1914–18; started after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
What term describes the post-traumatic stress in soldiers after WWI?
Shell shock.
What is the definition of propaganda?
Biased or misleading information promoting a political cause.
