Dulce et decorum est

Poem Analysis Dulce et decorum est, by Wilfred Owen, is a poem about the life story of a man who fought in the treacherous battles of World War One. This poem is poignant and presents the thought and truth of war. This poem reminds me of a few movies that I have seen: Saving Private Ryan, and The Thin Red Line. It also However, reminds me of a song that I am familiar with: One …

…One, which happened over eighty years ago. A second technique Owen uses is imagery. Many of the events that he describes throughout the poem can be pictured. For example, “He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning (18).” Onomatopoeia is also used quite frequently, “…hoots (4),” “…choking, drowning (19).” Owen also uses metaphors in the poem “…drunk with fatigue (4) ” An ecstasy of fumbling…(6).” In conclusion, I am very thankful that I have not had to fight in any wars.