Dulce Et Decorum Est

Question 1

Author

Answer 1

Wilfred Owen

Question 2

Context

Answer 2

During WW1 use of chlorine gas
Opposing proper grander war poets such as Jessie Pope

Question 3

Structure

Answer 3

Slowly zooms in from walking to gas to the face, represents the truth and reality of war, makes it more terrifying for a reader

Question 4

Quote that shows their lost masculinity which is the opposite of the propaganda (go to war u will be a Man), also shows the illness

Answer 4

“Coughing like hags”

Question 5

Shouted line which creates a sudden jump scare and the horror of what it would have been like

Answer 5

“Gas! Gas! Quick, Boys.”

Question 6

Quote which would usually have connotations to excitement and joy but just makes it even more horrific. The verb could also hint to like shaky hands and stuff

Answer 6

“Ecstasy of fumbling”

Question 7

Key image of gas, the metaphor is so close to the truth its disturbing

Answer 7

“Under a green sea, i saw him drowning”

Question 8

3 active verbs in the present make it in the moment and horrible

Answer 8

“Guttering, choking, drowning”

Question 9

Two quotes about dreams represent trauma and PTSD, damaged by war. Memory are consuming him almost like the gas

Answer 9

“In all my dreams”
“In some smothering dreams”

Question 10

Quote abt evil which dehumanises the soldier as war has taken away his humanity, sensual horrifying.

Answer 10

“Like a devil’s sick of sin”

Question 11

Key line abt the title he is so againt war, and is angry at those advocating it. And meaning

Answer 11

“The old lie: dulce et decorum est”
“It is sweet and right to die for your country”