Some Desperate Glory

residing in the United States. Recruiting soldiers through false propaganda was simple because young men often seeking glory and praise, which often was advertised as a result of coming back with victory. It was a simple stair step to glory. Wilfred Owen, the author of antiwar poem, “Dulce ET Decorum Est.,” reveals his furious and disgusted attitude towards war and its false glory by using gruesome figurative language and imagery. Owen’s poem starts with two similes in lines 1-2, “bent double, like

Owen has become so recognised for his work in the world war era. His most famous poem ‘Dulce Et Decorum Est’ shows ideas relating to the motives of men as well as the lack of morals within recruitment for the wars. Parallel to this Owen defaces the ‘glory war’ and describes the

In the poem “Dulce Et Decorum Est”, Wilfred Owen introduces the reader to the reality of the horrors of war, a far different story than what is portrayed in the media today. It tells the story of a battle in WW1, describing in vividly shocking detail the terror that occurs. Owen uses very descriptive imagery in his writing to convey the message that the old saying - dulce et decorum est pro patria mori - is a lie, and the terrible reality of war is incomprehensibly painful. Owen uses terms such as

Owen has become so recognised for his work in the world war era. His most famous poem ‘Dulce Et Decorum Est’ shows ideas relating to the motives of men as well as the lack of morals within recruitment for the wars. Parallel to this Owen defaces the ‘glory war’ and describes the truth about young men being slaughtered for the wrong reasons. The poems ‘Anthem For Doomed Youth’, ‘1914’ and ‘Storm’ echo

ways of thinking. Walton's idealistic values are what make him a romantic. Robert Walton is a romantic character because he values and attempts to explore, discovery, and acquire glory. Robert Walton is journeying to the North Pole to try and make new magnetism discoveries. He has absolutely no experience besides reading some books but he is willing to give literally everything to make this discovery happen. "How gladly I would sacrifice my fortune, my existence, my every hope, to the furtherance of

Wilfred Edward Salter Owen responded in opposition to militarism through his poem Dulce et Decorum Est. By degrading the grandeur of war in an effort to change the public’s perception, Owen alerted future generations to the misleading concept of its glory in order to persuade them not to become soldiers. He laid out the harsh reality of a soldier’s lot, describing how they were “Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, / Knock-kneed, coughing like hags” (1-2). Owen’s graphic comparison of soldiers

you are can always change how you look and chase after power and glory. The play is almost like a montage of what people will really do to be seen as someone looked up to as a leader, whether it seems to be by laughter or sword fighting and it seems not to just be about getting to the top but also how everyone else sees you when you are at the top or trying to. Most of the characters within this play seem to be very thirsty for some sort of validation and approval from others for their actions. Which

Through “DULCE ET DECORUM EST,” Wilfred Owen uses imagery, alliteration, and diction to convey that glorifying difficult situations can be damaging to those who seek glory. First, Owen uses imagery to develop the poem’s theme. A soldier here described his friend in pain as “Flound’ring like a man in fire or lime / Dim, through the misty panes and thick green light, / As under a green sea, I saw him drowning”(12-14). The words used in this quote are very negative, and show a gloomy, scary place in

patriotism. These lines are most likely aimed at Pope, the lines being “My friend, you will not tell with such high zest // To children ardent for some desperate glory // The old lie: Dulce est decorum est // Pro patria mori.” The words in this extract are so harsh and bitter. The word “desperate” implies the war is pathetic, not real glory, a pathetic glory. The patronising use of friend really shows the reader that this poem is not aimed at them but someone else. Owen is saying to Pope how can you

The Glory Field Throughout the novel The Glory Field By Walter Dean Myers the desire for freedom and family tradition is what drove the Lewis family to their success across many generations.The Glory Field was the story of the Lewis family and their struggles throughout 6 generations starting at 1753. The Lewis family was first introduced as a slave family in South Carolina where their main goal was to survive with the family all together. The majority of the novel is about the Lewis family legacy