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Three War Poems - Dulce et Decorum Est, The Solider and The Charge of the Light Bridgade
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Dulce et Decorum est by Wilfred Owen. The poem 'Dulce et Decorum est' written by Wilfred Owen describes the effects of war and how physically and mentally challenging war can be. The phrase 'Dulce et Decorum est' means 'It is sweet and honourable thing to die for one's country'. The first verse describes the soldiers retreating back to camp and their physical condition. To describe the soldiers as homeless, cold and poor the words "Bent double, like old beggars under sacks" and "hags" are used. To show how tired and worn out the soldiers are . The poet explains the soldiers as being "drunk with fatigue" to show how tired and weak the soldiers are. "We cursed through sludge", " Till on the haunting flares we turned our backs" and "Outstripped Five-Nines that dropped behind them" The poet was describing the explosions. " Many had lost their boots but...
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