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Examine how typical in both style and treatment of subject matter these writings are of literature from or about The First World War.
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Examine how typical in both style and treatment of subject matter these writings are of literature from or about The First World War The poem 'Dulce Et Decorum Est' was written by Wilfred Owen and published during the war, shortly before he was killed in action. The poem itself is bitter and ironic, giving the message that war is unglamorous, and to think that it is something to rejoice in is to disregard those who have died in service. The title means 'Sweet and fitting it is', derived from the phrase 'Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori', meaning it is sweet and fitting to die for your country. However, Owen finishes his poem by saying that the phrase is a lie and only used to deceive young children desperate for glory. This gives a shock to the reader, as it turns the title of the poem into an ironic statement,...
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