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Essay Archive - Dulce et Decorum Est: Analysis
Dulce et Decorum Est: Analysis
In the poem, “Dulce et Decorum Est” written by Wilfred Owen, we read of an experience which the poet had during his time as a soldier at the front during the First World War. Although the event described took place a long time ago, it is still significant to me because its essential message, that to fight for one’s country is not a tremendous privilege, is one with which I agree. Owen skilfully creates a clear statement of his disgust at the lies told to young men by the British government in order to encourage them to join the army during World War....
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