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Compare and contrast Spring Offensive and Into Battle. Which do you prefer? Why?
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Compare and contrast Spring Offensive and Into Battle. Which do you prefer? Why? Nature is used in two very different ways by Owen and Grenfell, to describe their perceptions of war during the spring. In the poem, Into Battle, Grenfell describes the earth as 'naked'. This would suggest that the world is free, perhaps from danger. It would seem that the world is unharmed and natural. This is a great contrast, as in fact, the world is not free from danger but being destroyed by bombs, due to the war. The word 'naked' also links to vulnerability, which is something that the world suffers from, due to the actions of mankind. Grenfell writes that 'life is colour', which portrays an image of love, optimism and happiness. The war, however is not like this at all. It is dull, pessimistic and full of hatred. In reality, the war lacks colour, being surrounded only by...
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