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Compare and contrast the poem ‘The Drum’ by John Scott and the extract from ‘Henry V’ which focuses on the eve of battle
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Compare and contrast the poem 'The Drum' by John Scott and the extract from 'Henry V' which focuses on the eve of battle 'The Drum' by John Scott, and the extract from 'Henry V' both focus on the eve of battle, but differ greatly regarding their attitudes. John Scott was an 18th century Quaker, who was very strongly opposed to violence and war. Shakespeare is writing as Henry V, and extremely religious monarch, giving a speech to his army. In the two extracts, there are very contrasting views of honour. From the first few words of the poem, "I hate", there is no ambiguity about Scott's stance - it is clear that he is strongly opposed to the devastation of war. His hate is for the 'drum's discordant sound', a symbol of war. This contrasts greatly to the Henry V extract, where he venerates the things involved with wars,...
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