War Literature

Integrated Essay My name is Daniella D’Antonio and I am a year 11 student at St Dominic’s Priory College. I have been asked to write to you in response to your letter concerning, “exposing children to war literature.” In our English lessons earlier this year my class have read the classic book “All Quiet on the Western Front”, studied War Poetry and watched the Australian-made movie “Breaker Morant.” Learning about war is a very …

…you will have more understanding of why war literature is a part of school’s curriculum today. Students today are the future of the world and I strongly believe that when as we learn the horrific details and all the pain and suffering of previous wars we want to make a difference for our future. Future leaders who know the consequences of war will try and avoid it at all costs. Kind Regards Daniella D*****