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Obviously, Owen uses this phrase in an ironical manner, circularly ending his poem by noting: "The old lie; Dulce et decorum est Pro Patria Mori."
In terms of word registry, the poem is pretty much similar to the previous ones, meaning it emphasizes the effects the war has on soldier, the misery, the pain, the blood and the injuries. Words regarding weapons do not appear in the title, but the author uses them with a high frequency. Therefore, regarding specific actions of warfare, one can identify "hoots," "distant rest," "helmets," "lime," "panes," "to gutter" and so on. By comparing all poems presented above, it seems that Owen creates the most detailed picture and atmosphere, which could be explained by the fact that he has, so to say, the advantage of having taken direct contact with war's instrument. Without being less artistic or poetic, his creation is the richest in realistic details, which can only offer a better image of the facts presented. It is the simplest way of presenting war in all its greatness. Furthermore, lyrics and phrases are usually concentrated towards bringing poetic arguments of why dying for a noble cause, like defending your...
In general, tragedy is explained through attributes that describe victims of the war, a fact that could also be foreseen, as human damages are the most sensitive aspect of these cases. Yet, authors vary from presenting realistic details to building a more abstract image. Also, a significant difference among their approaches would be the fact that Eberhart is the only one who reminds us of the primary evil nature of the man and who outlines humanity's exclusive guilt for causing global tragedies which darken history.
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Clarke, George Herbert. A Treasury of War Poetry: British and American Poems of the World War, 1914-191. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1917
Powell, Anne. Another Welcome Letter: Soldiers' Letters from the Great War. Contemporary Review 265. 1546 (Nov 1994): 1
Manwaring, Randle. Poetry and the Pity of War. Contemporary Review 273. 1594 (Nov 1998): 1
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