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The piece summarizes the key elements that should be included in discussing Shakespeare's and World War I poets' views on war. It mentions analyzing how Shakespeare and poets like Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon, and Jessie Pope portray war and their reasons for doing so. The summary also includes providing context on the authors and discussing some of their major poems, with a focus on exploring the central ideas and arguments about war found in the works of Shakespeare and these poets.
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This document provides information about the Junior Certificate English exam in Ireland. It covers the different paper sections, including [1] Paper 1 which focuses on reading comprehension, personal and functional writing, and media studies; and [2] Paper 2 which examines drama, poetry and fiction. It then gives an example exam question on the Wilfred Owen poem "Dulce et Decorum Est" and summarizes the key details about Owen and themes in the poem.
A study guide anthem for doomed youth
Wilfred Owen was a British poet who wrote some of his most famous poems about World War I after serving as a soldier. "Anthem for Doomed Youth" is a sonnet written in 1917 that depicts the horrors of war through vivid imagery and sound devices. It contrasts the impersonal violence of battle with the slow mourning of loved ones at home. The poem uses metaphors and personification to criticize how war treats soldiers as nameless casualties instead of human beings. It highlights the senseless devastation of young lives and loss of identity that men experienced in combat.
First world war poetry (con animaciones)
This document summarizes 20th century poetry in the UK, beginning with poetry about World War I. It describes the changing nature of war poetry from early optimism to disillusionment represented by poets like Wilfred Owen. It then discusses modernist poetry, traditional poetry, feminist poetry, multicultural poetry, and various poet styles like Ted Hughes exploring nature, Seamus Heaney writing about Irish history, and Philip Larkin capturing ordinary life. Major poets mentioned include T.S. Eliot, Carol Ann Duffy, and Wilfred Owen.
Poetry Presentation Sassoon
The poem describes a knight who once glorified and admired war but has now come to scorn and resent it. He recalls how he used to view knighthood and battle as bright and heroic exploits but has since lost friends in war and sees it as driven by lust, hatred, and senseless violence. The poem illustrates how one's perspective and opinion of institutions like war can change dramatically over time through first-hand experience and loss.
Comparison Between "Dulce et Decorum Est and "The Soldier"
Comparison Between "Dulce et Decorum Est and "The Soldier"
History of English Literature - From 1900 to 2000
Exposure - Wilfred Owen
This document provides context and analyzes the themes, structure, and language of Wilfred Owen's poem "Exposure." It notes that the poem was written during WWI as soldiers endured brutal conditions in the trenches. Through its use of rhyme, rhythm, vocabulary and literary devices, the poem depicts the despair and meaningless of war from the perspective of soldiers more fearful of the extreme cold and weather than enemy bullets. The analysis highlights how the poem aimed to contradict the glorified depictions of war in British propaganda.
2 - Elizabethan Period
During Queen Elizabeth I's reign in the late 16th century, English literature flourished in what is known as the Elizabethan period. Major authors included Edmund Spenser, who wrote the epic poem The Faerie Queene celebrating Queen Elizabeth and the Protestant faith. William Shakespeare established himself as one of the preeminent playwrights with works like Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night's Dream. Christopher Marlowe was also an influential early playwright known for plays like Tamburlaine the Great and Doctor Faustus. Overall, the Elizabethan period saw dramatic works develop into their own genre and established England as a leader in literature during the Renaissance.
War Poetry
War poetry originated during wartime as a way for soldiers and civilians to express extreme emotions during conflict. This type of poetry addresses large questions of life like identity, innocence, and death. War poetry is considered "anti-war" but also discusses personal experiences during moments of national crisis, giving it extra-literary importance. Some war poets, like Rupert Brooke and John McCrae, wrote famous poems that became important to their national identities.
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Comparison Between "Dulce et Decorum Est and "The Soldier"
Comparison Between "Dulce et Decorum Est and "The Soldier"
Introduction checklist
- 1. Introduction Checklist The piece has included what both Shakespeare and WW1 poets are saying about war The piece has included WHY they are saying that (complicated for WW1 poets) There is some context about the authors – Shakespeare, Wilfred Owen, Siegfried Sassoon and Jessie Pope (some might also have done Rupert Brooke for ‘The Soldier’) and WHY they might have the opinions of war that they do. There is some discussion of the key poems, briefly, and the big ideas/arguments about war are explored. The journey from Prince Hal in ‘Henry IV part I and II’ to marrying Princess at the end discussed with how Shakespeare wants us to feel and what he says about war and why/how Henry uses it. Essential communication: 1. Title written properly! ‘Henry V’ ‘Suicide in the Trenches’ ‘Dulce et Decorum est’ ‘The Soldier’ ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth’ ‘Who’s for the Game?’ 2. Check your commas – if you can use a full stop, then there cannot be a comma! 3. Keep linking back to the question and key words (War/conflict/fighting/warfare) 4. Vary you analytical verbs eg. suggests, implies, portrays, reveals, shows, hints at …, reflects… echoes..