Poetry: Dulce Et Decorum Est Flashcards
1
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Whys: 1
A
Owen uses the poem to condemn the futile squandering of young lives as a result of conflict.
2
Q
Whys: 2
A
Owen refutes the glorification of war by propaganda poets such as Jessie Pope by depicting the
harsh reality of war.
3
Q
Whys: 3
A
The poem exposes the life-long traumatic physical and psychological impact war has on
soldiers.
4
Q
Which themes are present in this poem?
A
Pain and suffering
Death and loss
Effects of war
Negative emotions
5
Q
Which poems can be linked with this poem?
A
Memetz wood
The manhunt
The Soldier
