Some Desperate Glory

undergo similar moral tests and prove to hold contradictory morals, influences, and motivations through their words and actions. This opposition between the ideals of the two cultures weaken their relationship as well as the sense of familiarity to some of the Christian audience. The differentiation of the values and actions of characters from both Beowulf and The Bible throughout the translation shown in the choices that the characters make demonstrate incomparable ethics. The Bible is filled, on

The Iliad is an epic tale of war and hero's within the Greek way of life. A predominant and consistent theme of honor and glory reside throughout the poem. The motivation for any Homeric Greek is glory, or "Kleos", that is to be honored and respected among their people. Emphasis is put on living by the heroic code. Honor is essential to the Greeks and life would not be worth living without it. When a warrior or hero is advised to avoid risking their life in battle it almost drives

In “Dulce Et Decorum Est” Wilfred Owen uses imagery, mood and rhythm to show the reader the effects of war. The author describes a gas attack and the aftermath it reaps on the soldiers to convey how the reality of war doesn't compare to the romantification and glorification it receives. The interaction between grotesque imagery and the violent theme shows a viewpoint that isn't censored, unlike media often portrays. Juxtaposition is used, contrasting positive words with gruesome and animal comparisons

"Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen and "Who's for the Game?" by Jessie Pope are both aimed at the subject of war, but the two authors have much different stances on the controversial topic. "Dulce et Decorum Est" depicts a haunting scene in which soldiers are slowly being overcome by death, whereas "Who's for the Game?" illustrates war as a game played for fun. Both authors develop their points of views in contrasting ways, and each impose different effects on the readers. The poem "Dulce et

is the same as dishonoring men. The words that Owen uses creates a agonizing image. The next stanza only has two lines; this is because there is a shift from reality on the battlefield to the nightmare. There is a feeling of being haunted and desperate. In all my dreams, before my helpless sight, / He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning.” (15-16). There is great despair as the speaker cannot do anything to help and therefore it haunts him, it is like a stab of fear and pain. The horrors

gathered together to hear tales of war and its glory. From the stories of Alexander the Great to recent-day movies like Saving Private Ryan, war has been praised and exalted with words such as bravery, honor, and freedom. However, Wilfred Owen's poem "Dulce et Decorum Est" shows the ugly, horrible side of fighting. By use of gripping words and vivid descriptions, Owen paints incredible pictures of what World War I was really like. He tears away the glory and drama and reveals the real essence of fighting:

company have to endure and continues to tell of a gas attack where a man ceases to put his gasmask on in time, so he dies a terrifying death. After telling these grim stories, the author notes that now no one should tell, “children ardent for some desperate glory, / the old Lie : Dulce et decorum est / Pro patria mori” (Owen 25-28). Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori was a common phrase used during WWI, which translates to “It is sweet and glorious to die for one’s

drowning” gives the reader more of a view of the dying soldier reaching out for help while breathing in the gas. The fourth stanza begins the real trauma of what one will experience to die from a gas attack by continuing with the statement “some smothering dreams you too could pace” which applies to anyone in that war could be smothered and not have air from the gas. As the soldier lay dying it is stated in the verse “Behind the wagon that we flung him in, and watch the white yes writhing

Dulce et Decorum est The poet reacts to the war by turning normal poetic language in to something that appears normal on the surface but in reality is tainted. The poet also breaks from normal poetry to show society the normal images of war. The ability to move the reader makes the poem work which aids the reader in to understanding the false propaganda. The poem is about soldiers in trench warfare and is a great example of writing graphically to show the horrific side of war yet being

“My friend, you would not tell with such high zest. To children ardent for some desperate glory” (Owen 1917, stanza 4, line 9-10) This quote is ironic because the children want glory assuming that war is something that lets them earn a great deal of honor. However, Owen is stating that people should not tell them that war is glorious. “The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est Pro patria