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"With close reference to at least two poems, compare and contrast the images of war conveyed through poetic devices" Wilfred Owen Disabled - Dulce et decorum Est
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14.2.02 Dana Lucas 10 WW Poetry Coursework "With close reference to at least two poems, compare and contrast the images of war conveyed through poetic devices" Introduction The First World War (1914-1918) is associated with and commemorated by its poetry. Poets wrote poems to express their feelings throughout the war. Many men joined the army for a bit of fun, glory or a 'bit of a laugh'. These people thought only about gaining respect and how much of a hero they were going to be. What they did not realise was reality on the battlefield. No one really thought about getting hurt or wounded or even dying, it probably never crossed their minds. The real question of coming back alive never bothered them Millions of soldiers died in the First World War. It produced numerous poets such as Siegfried Sassoon and Robert Graves but Wilfred Owen is one of the best known. Wilfred Owen enlisted to fight...
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