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In The Soldier by Rupert Brooke we can see that it is very symbolic and patriotic. It is mainly about dying for one's own country.
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English War Poetry Work When we read each different poem we can see the different techniques and methods used to convey each scenario. In the 4 poems I have studied we can see that some are simple pre-first World War jingoism whereas others show the horrors of the world war as they are. Some have symbolism and others contain consolation. In The Soldier by Rupert Brooke we can see that it is very symbolic and patriotic. It is mainly about dying for one's own country. The opening line is very negative and pessimistic. 'If I should die think only this of me.' The poet is assuming he has a high chance of dying in the war. The next line is very patriotic; 'There's some corner of a foreign field that is for ever England.' This line may make you think that he does not give a care for his own life,...
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