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2. Note down the difference of all the War Poets.
3. Compare any two poems concerning the subject, style of writing, and patriotism.
4. Do you find any such regional poem/movies/web series/songs that can be compared to any one of the poems Also, give a proper explanation of the similarity.
I do not fear to die
'Neath the open sky,
To meet death in the fight
Face to face, upright.
But when at last we creep
Into a hole to sleep,
I tremble, cold with dread,
Lest I wake up dead.
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2. The Hero - Siegfried Sassoon:-
"Jack fell as he'd have wished," the Mother said,
And folded up the letter that she'd read.
"The Colonel writes so nicely." Something broke
In the tired voice that quavered to a choke.
She half looked up. "We mothers are so proud
Of our dead soldiers." Then her face was bowed.
Quietly the Brother Officer went out.
He'd told the poor old dear some gallant lies
That she would nourish all her days, no doubt.
For while he coughed and mumbled, her weak eyes
Had shone with gentle triumph, brimmed with joy,
Because he'd been so brave, her glorious boy.
He thought how "Jack," cold-footed, useless swine,
Had panicked down the trench that night the mine
Went up at Wicked Corner; how he'd tried
To get sent home; and how, at last, he died,
Blown to small bits. And no one seemed to care
Except that lonely woman with white hair.
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# Now let's compare both the poems,...
Both poems were written during World War I and explore the harsh realities of warfare, contrasting with the romanticized notions of patriotism and heroism propagated at the time. However, their approaches and writing styles differ significantly. Wilfrid Wilson Gibson's "The Fear" is written in a straightforward, almost journalistic style, using simple language and vivid imagery to depict the experiences of a soldier on the battlefield. The poem's stark realism and lack of embellishment lend it a sense of authenticity and rawness. Gibson's writing style is direct and unadorned, allowing the horrific details of war to speak for themselves. The fear and vulnerability of the soldier are palpable, and the poem effectively deconstructs the notion of patriotic glory in warfare. In contrast, Siegfried Sassoon's "The Hero" employs a more sarcastic and biting tone, using irony and satire to critique the glorification of war and the concept of heroism. Sassoon's writing style is more poetic and lyrical, with a greater emphasis on figurative language and imagery. The poem's opening stanza, for instance, paints a vivid and grotesque picture of a soldier's mutilated body, juxtaposing it with the idea of heroic sacrifice. Both poems challenge the traditional notions of patriotism and heroism associated with war. In "The Fear," Gibson strips away the romanticized veneer, revealing the stark reality of a soldier's experience on the battlefield, where survival and fear are paramount, not glory or honor. The poem's depiction of the soldier's vulnerability and humanity undermines the idea of war as a noble endeavor. Sassoon's "The Hero," on the other hand, takes a more direct and scathing approach, using satire and irony to mock the glorification of war and the elevation of soldiers to the status of heroes. The poem exposes the disconnect between the reality of war and the propaganda that romanticizes it, highlighting the grotesque nature of the soldier's mutilation and the hypocrisy of celebrating such sacrifices as heroic. Both poets, through their distinct writing styles, challenge the notion of patriotism as a justification for the horrors of war. Gibson's straightforward realism and Sassoon's biting satire effectively deconstruct the romanticized ideals of heroism and glory, revealing the true human cost and suffering of warfare. In conclusion, while Wilfrid Wilson Gibson's "The Fear" and Siegfried Sassoon's "The Hero" differ in their writing styles – the former being more journalistic and raw, the latter more poetic and satirical – both poems share a common goal: to undermine the propagandistic portrayal of war as a noble and patriotic endeavor, instead exposing the harsh realities and human toll of combat.
# Do you find any such regional poem/movies/web series/songs that can be compared to any one of the poems Also, give a proper explanation of the similarity.
>> "Aye Mere Watan Ke logon"
ऐ मेरे वतन के लोगोंतुम ख़ूब लगा लो नाराये शुभ दिन है हम सब कालहरा लो तिरंगा प्यारापर मत भूलो सीमा परवीरों ने है प्राण गंवाएकुछ याद उन्हें भी कर लोजो लौट के घर न आयेऐ मेरे वतन के लोगोंज़रा आंख में भर लो पानीजो शहीद हुए हैं उनकीज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानीजब घायल हुआ हिमालयख़तरे में पड़ी आज़ादीजब तक थी सांस लड़े वोफिर अपनी लाश बिछा दीसंगीन पे धर कर माथासो गये अमर बलिदानीजो शहीद हुए हैं उनकीज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानीजब देश में थी दीवालीवो खेल रहे थे होलीजब हम बैठे थे घरों मेंवो झेल रहे थे गोलीथे धन्य जवान वो आपनेथी धन्य वो उनकी जवानीजो शहीद हुए हैं उनकीज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानीकोई सिख कोई जाट मराठाकोई गुरखा कोई मदरासीसरहद पर मरनेवालाहर वीर था भारतवासीजो खून गिरा पवर्अत परवो खून था हिंदुस्तानीजो शहीद हुए हैं उनकीज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानीथी खून से लथ पथ कायाफिर बंदूक उठाकेदस दस को एक ने माराफिर गिर गये होश गंवा केजब अन्त -समय आया तोकह गये के अब मरते हैंखुश रहना देश के प्यारोंअब हम तो सफ़र करते हैंक्या लोग थे वो दीवानेक्या लोग थे वो अभिमानीजो शहीद हुए हैं उनकीज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानीतुम भूल न जाओ उनकोइस लिये कही ये कहानीजो शहीद हुए हैं उनकीज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानी
जय हिंद...A Hindi Bollywood song that shares a similar concept with Wilfred Owen's poem "Dulce et Decorum Est" is "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon." This iconic song was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and written by Kavi Pradeep.The song was written as a tribute to the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Indo-China war in 1962. It expresses the pain and anguish of the soldiers who fought bravely for their country and made the ultimate sacrifice. The lyrics depict the harsh realities of war and the emotional toll it takes on the soldiers and their families.The similarity between "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon" and "Dulce et Decorum Est" lies in their portrayal of the grim and brutal nature of war. Both works shed light on the suffering and horrors experienced by soldiers on the battlefield. They challenge the glorification of war and highlight the stark contrast between the romanticized notions of heroism and the harsh reality of warfare.In "Dulce et Decorum Est," Wilfred Owen vividly describes the physical and psychological trauma endured by soldiers, while "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon" captures the emotional turmoil and sacrifice of Indian soldiers fighting for their motherland. Both pieces serve as powerful reminders of the true cost of war and the importance of honoring those who have fallen in service to their country.Thank you for reading...Happy learning...Exploring...
