Flanders Fields Poetry Analysis

The poem, “In Flanders Fields,” is impregnated with imagery. “This poem was literally born of fire and blood during the hottest phase of the second battle of Ypres.” John McCrae had just lost his very close

During the early 1900’s, there was many events taking place throughout the world. One of them actually being World War I. John McCrae and Wilfred Owens were both soldiers in that particular war. One could only imagine all that these men had experienced and gone through during those times. To help one better envision and understand what they went through, they both had actually written poems about their times in the military during World War I. One would think that since both these gentlemen had been in the same war, they would experience the same things and write about the same as well. And yes, both of their writings and poems have similarities in style. However, their exposure to the war and violence made their poems very different in many ways. Both of their techniques, mood, and tone throughout their writings contrasts vastly.

“In Flanders Fields,” by John McCrae, suggests that dying for one’s country is glorious, even posing as a call to arms. McCrae’s imagery and diction conveys the tone of his views. In the first stanza of this poem, the line “Between the crosses, row on row/scarce heard amid the guns below” implies that as these soldiers have perished, war is still running amidst. The author’s imagery to convey this to the resemblance of “scarce heard amid the guns below” to the war going on and they [soldiers] can hear the war, symbolically. “We are the Dead...felt dawn, saw sunset glow” he mainly uses symbolism to emphasize their significance in war, that to show they are dead but won’t let their heroic deaths be in vain.

Poetry is the telling of stories from the creative and sometimes hauntingly realistic words of a poet. The world of poetry can be wonderful. It can also be saddening, exhilarating or wonderfully exciting and the most eloquent poems can leave anybody rewinding over the story of the poem for a time afterwards. Wilfred Owen was a poet who became a well renowned poet after World War I where he unfortunately died. Continuous themes in all of his poems were the horrors of war, death as a part of war and emotion and feeling during wartime of the men who go to fight, willingly or not, and his poems The Next War (Next War) and Dulce Et Decorum Est (Dulce) are both brilliant examples of these themes.

In war ,many terrible tragedies occur, leaving many people scarred and in grief and who can never forget the nightmare of war.This paper will discuss“ In, Flanders fields by John Mccrae’s,Dulce et Decorum EST by Wilfred Owen and I sing of Olaf glad and big by ee cummings.This paper will be discussing the different points of views that poets have about war and how it shapes our own opinion ,of it because none of us have experienced war firsthand and have only heard about the nightmare from those who have survived and lived to tell us their story.

“I do not ask the wounded person how he feels, I myself become the wounded person.” In the words of Walt Whitman, to be empathetic is to feel another’s emotions. In order to feel the pain of others, one must experienced it themselves. War creates a situation where much empathy is needed to show compassion. John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields”, Ernst Junger’s novel “ Storm of Steel” and the film “All Quiet on the Western Front”, demonstrate how war, specifically World War I, demands empathy. The motif and irony in the poem, the descriptive language and repetition in the novel, and the sounds throughout the movie, spark an empathetic emotion in the hearts of those who experience them.

The poem, “In Flanders Fields” written by Canadian John McCrae remains one of the most important and memorable pieces of war

Genocide. Rape. Murder. Domestic violence. Massacre. Kidnapping. These are all acts of horrendous violence that we hope to never encounter. Yet, it happens everyday around world. And the victims are forced to say forgive and forget, but is it really that simple? I believe that in some situations forgiveness is not an option. According to an online poll, only 38 out of 68 people believe victims who suffered from childhood abuse should not forgive their abuser. Although, what does forgiveness really mean?

Both authors believe that in order to be victorious persistence and strength to keep fighting is needed. In the poem it states “Take up our quarrel with the foe. To you, from failing hands, we throw the torch.” John McCrae wanted the soldiers to keep fighting for those who died so that they did not die in vain. In the diary it says “ ‘ this line must be held at all costs’” The general told his soldiers to keep fighting to hold the line and to not give up no matter what. The diary also stated “And hold it we did, through several more big attacks, though the enemy set fire to the farm and nearly roast us, though our numbers dwindled.” The soldiers who were still alive kept fighting through all of those terrible things because they knew that they had to in order to win the war. For these reasons one can conclude that John McCrae and Anthony Hossack both believe that war is a very hard and terrible time where many loved ones were lost, but you have to keep fighting so those who died did not die in vain and the war can be

A. The basic elements of the piece interior of Tintern Abbey by J.M.W. Turner is

A poem which I have recently read is: "Dulce Et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen. The main point Wilfred Owen tries to convey in this poem is the sheer horror of war. Owen uses many techniques to show his feelings, some of which I'll be exploring.

It is difficult to say what lies in Flanders Fields as it depends on how one interprets the speaker's intent. Some interpretations of the poem gush with patriotism as the interpreter boldly calls the audience to continue the fight which countless have perished in, notably during the phrase, "Take up our quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throw the torch! Be yours to hold it high!" It is a call to action. The interpreter can rally the audience to enlist today in aid to their country's defense in the name of remembrance and faithfulness.

I feel that through the poem, McCrae sought to show the more human and truthful side of soldiers who died in war. John's statement “we, lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,” exhibits the softer, more sympathetic aspect of the soldiers who lost their lives in battle. McCrae also narrates his poem through the eyes of the deceased, by saying “We are the Dead,' to firmly grab the viewers attention and allow them to see a more personal side of the tragedy that occurred during the Second Battle of Ypres.

To me this poem is tragically inspirational because the men didn't desert their leader even though they knew he was at fault and that his mistake would result in heavy consequences. These soldiers were the best of the best and they carried on fully knowing what was waiting for them in the “valley of death”. They died with the honour of knowing they did all they could and that they died as more than soldiers, they died as a family. Gary Neville once said, “A collection of strong-minded individuals who have learned how to dismiss mistakes, disappointments, and problems make up a strong team.” In my opinion this explains my awe and reverence in these men because they never gave up

A poem which I have recently read is: “Dulce Et Decorum Est” by Wilfred Owen. The main point Wilfred Owen tries to convey in this poem is the sheer horror of war. Owen uses many techniques to show his feelings, some of which I’ll be exploring.