Themes
What is the most common theme of Wilfred Owens poetry?
War
Who are the most commonly portrayed characters?
Soldiers/English soldiers
What is the most common setting in Wilfred Owens poetry?
Trenches/Front Line
Which world war are the poems set in?
The first one
Who is Mariannes favourite WW1 poet?
Siegfried Sassoon
In the poem “Dead-Beat”, in what way does Owen dehumanize the man?
Owen describes the man using words such as “beat”, “cod of meat”, “lump of stench”.
How does Owen depict the physical appearance of characters in his war poems?
As worn-out, exhausted, or scarred by battle
In which setting does the poem “Dulce et Decorum Est” take place?
Battlefields of World War I
What time period are the poems set in?
1914-1918
What was owens intention in his poetry?
Stated that he does not care for the rules of poetry, only cares about exposing war and the pity of war.
How does Owen illustrate the psychological trauma inflicted on the soldiers? What techniques does he use to convey the confusion?
Owen illustrates psychological trauma in "Mental Cases" through imagery and language. He describes soldiers as "drooping tongues," "blind eyes," and "voices sad." These images imply confusion and meantl suffering the soldiers shattered minds and the toll of war on their psyche.
Who are the characters in the poem 'The Send-Off'?
British soldiers being mobilised via Train carriage.
Describe the setting portrayed in “Anthem for Doomed Youth” and its significance.
Contrasts the deaths of soldiers with traditional funeral rites, emphasizing the dehumanization of war
What event is the spring offensive based on?
The spring offensive
What makes Wilfred Owens poetry stand out
It contrasted from the message that the governments peddled to the general public (It is a duty to fight in war).
What specific images or descriptions does he use to convey the horrors of war in the poem “Mental cases”?
Owen uses disturbing imagery to describe the soldiers' physical and mental pain. He also uses powerful metaphors like "Baring teeth that leer like skulls' teeth wicked?"
Who mourns for the young soldiers in “Anthem for Doomed Youth"?
Their families
How does the setting of “Futility” reflect the themes of the poem?
The setting is a cold, reflecting the themes of the pointlessness of life and the brutality of war.
How does Owen depict time in “Dulce et decorum Est”?
Owen talks about the slow boring time in the trenches then switching to sudden gas attack
Why does Owen believe that poets must be truthful?
The poems serve as a warning from one generation to the next.
How does Owen express the theme “unnaturalness of war and how destroying it was” in the poem “The Sentry”?
He uses literary devices such as onomatopoeia, alliteration and personification to emphasis the mood and emotions of the soldiers suffering.
Which characters have it easy in 'The Dead-Beat'
The Kaiser and his wife and ministers
How does Owen's use of specific settings contribute to his anti-war message in his poetry?
Owen's settings, like trenches and hospitals, starkly depict war's brutality, reinforcing his anti-war message.
How does Wilfred Owen depict time and space in "Spring Offensive"?
Owen shows soldiers resting by a hill, feeling the warmth of summer, and noticing the vastness of the sky and field. When they charge into battle, time slows, and space feels endless and dangerous
Whats the message conveyed by Wilfred Owens poetry?
WAR IS BAD