Compare and contrast the views of the First World War poets Sassoon, Owen and Brooke in “The Hero”, “Dulce Et Decorum Est” and “The Soldier”.

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Compare and contrast the views of the First World War poets Sassoon, Owen and Brooke in “The Hero”, “Dulce Et Decorum Est” and “The Soldier”.

1914 was a historical year for Sassoon as he changed his life when he signed up to fight in the Army.  He suffered from shell shock and as a result, spent time in Craig Lockhart hospital in Edinburgh.  It was here that he met Wilfred Owen, a young fresh poet.  Sassoon was a great influence on Owen, and after he was killed at the front line, Sassoon published his poems.

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As poets, the two shared a similar view to the war, as they both portray it to be a waste of time, effort and lives.

“The Hero” and “Dulce Et Decorum Est” show ironic qualities as the titles of the poems are used ironically to highlight the effects of the war.  “Dulce Et Decorum Est” goes into detail about the horrific scenes of war, in order to broadcast the reality that soldiers when going into battle.

I think it was written to shock people and show them that war isn’t all it’s cut out to be.

“The Hero” tells ...

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