What does the title mean? I know dulce means sweet but the sounds and images do not represent the title. What time period was this written for? Was it about the holocaust? Almost seemed so visual that the author was there in the turmoil?
Personal response to the text:
The imagery used in this poem is outstanding to me. Although the speaker is coming from third person it feels so very descriptive. When I was reading it I noticed the harsh k or t sound every phrase. This reminds me of sluggish walking. With every step there is a weight to the soldiers. I defined the title and it means that it is a wonderful and great honor to fight and die for your country. It is clear by the terrifying imagery that this was not the case for these soldiers. They no longer felt honored and blessed by this task.
Overall response to text:
Overall I feel as though this poem was meant to show how torturous the gas and the missiles were in the lives of men during World War Two. The author literally said he sees smothered dreams! It is a very depressing poem due to the descriptive, although accurate representation of this time.
In class questions
1- B
2- B
3- A
4- A
5- D
6- A
7- B
8- A
9- D
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