In Flanders Fields
Commented by Max
In Flanders Fields written by John McCrae contains a total of two themes the sorrows of war and preventing history from repeating itself. This poem should be read, because it expresses what a person experiences after a war, considering how the author of the poem experienced it first hand and also participated in it.
War is Death.
The poem is set a few months after a conflict and the author is attending a funeral for a deceased relative. McCrae applied numerous examples of symbolism to show his incentive in writing this poem. ‘The larks, still braving singing’ empathizes how the birds are not meant to sing in such a sad and depressing occasion. ‘We are the dead, short days ago we lived’ This phrase showed how a person’s life is as vulnerable as a feather when people are at war, thus turning a cold shoulder on all the obstacles that are preventing the sensation of the glorious victory every soldier at war strives to achieve for their respective nation.
Don’t let go.
The theme of not giving up or letting go is clearly empathized in the third and last stanza. ‘The torch, be yours to hold it high, If ye break faith with us who die’ The torch symbolizes how hope and by holding the torch up high, it means to have high hopes. The second section expresses the consequence of giving up faith when at war, death.
John McCrae applies the knowledge received through the participation of the first world war, and creates this striking piece to reflect on the harsh reality of warfare and the consequences it brings along with it. This poem surely is a must read one!
Good job Max, I think you have out done yourself and finally exceeded your expectations. The analysis is on point and the content is good. I felt that you clearly stated what was used and how it was effective. ~ Ryan
ReplyDeleteGood work Max. I think that you have done very well with analyzing the techniques and the effects created by them. You were also very clear in your communication of your ideas. I think that you should make sure you remember to bold key words and have subtitles since people tend to skim through blogposts. GGWP~ Alvin
ReplyDeleteGood analysis, Max! I think you have done a thorough job of analysing the poem. I agree with your analysis, and your points are convincing. A small issue that you could correct would be to use another word in the place of "empathise" so you do not say it twice. - Vanessa
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