Context
When did WW1 start?
1914
What technique is this 'bent double, like old beggars'?
Simile
What is structure?
Structure is looking at how the text is made up
What is the narrator's position in Dulce?
It is first person to describe what he and his fellow soldiers are experiencing.
How does Pope's portrayal of gender reflect the expectations of men and women?
Ideal of a male being a hero and a female being supportive.
To persuade the reader to enlist
What rhyme scheme is used in Who's for the Game?
AABB structure to create a catchy rhythm, like a song.
What is Owen's emotional viewpoint?
His viewpoint is angry, bitter and traumatised. He rejects the idea that war is glorious and noble.
What perspective is the poem Dulce Et Decorum written in?
First person - giving a personal and eyewitness account.
How does Pope's poem reflect the use of propaganda during WW1?
Government and media efforts to encourage men to enlist and downplay the horrors of war.
What technique is this 'Who's for the game'
Extended metaphor
What rhyme scheme is used for Dulce?
ABAB rhyme scheme, but not always perfectly.
What is the tone of Who's for the Game?
Cheerful, encouraging and motivational - the tone is motivational, trying to make young men excited abut joining the war.
What perspective does Pope lack?
Someone who has experienced war.
How does Owen use his personal experience as a soldier to challenge the patriotic message of war propaganda?
Owen's time on the western front and his exposure to gas.
What is the impact of Owen's use of contrast in the poem's final stanza?
Juxtaposition pf propaganda versus the brutal reality of war.
What is the effect of the structure for Dulce?
The broken structure mirrors the physical and mental breakdown of the soldiers.
What is the narrator's position in Who's for the Game?
The poem is written in second person, directly speaking to the reader.
What is the perspective of the poem Who's for the game?
it is patriotic and persuasive. Pope is pro-war. The poem treats war like a sport or adventure, encouraging young men to enlist. Her perspective is idealistic.
Why does Owen refer to the Latin phrase 'Dulce et Decorum est pro patria mori' and how does context effect its meaning?
The phrase was used in schools, speeches and recruitment to glorify war
How do Pope and Owen use imagery to present contrasting views of war?
Visual, auditory and sensory imagery - Pope's euphemistic imagery vs Owen's graphic, grotesque images.
What is the effect of the structure in Who's for the Game?
The upbeat structure reflects the orderly, idealised view of war.
How does Owen and Pope's viewpoint differ?
Owen shows the realities of brutality involved in war, whereas Pope shows that war is noble and fun.
What is the perspective of the poem Dulce Et Decorum Est?
It is that of a wounded, weary soldier who rejects the idealized image of war.