"Drowning in the sea of Poppies and sorrow"
“In Flanders Fields” is a very interesting and distinct poem that explores the dimensions of poetry and war.
Commented by Ryan Leung
John McCrae uses words and poetry to remind the sorrow and despair war can bring upon us in “In Flanders Fields”. John McCrae uses the blooming poppies to remind us of the horrible deeds that human have conducted during WW1. The author sets the theme of sorrow, despair and war by starting with an illustration of the environment. ‘The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.’ John McCrae reminds of the horror of war as he illustrates an innocent lark singing in all this chaos. Contrasting the innocent around the war, and the man behind the scenes making the moves.
During the line ‘Loved and were loved, and now we lie’. John McCrae mentions the lost of love with the lost of the individual soldiers, further highlight the harms of war and the lost of individuals. The author fully demonstrates the sorrow and despair through soft and gentle words. Author uses this to remind us of the harms of war and how we should not repeat it.
John McCrae uses this magnificent poem of sorrow to remind us of the truth of war. The individuals that sacrifice and their sorrow follows. The is a truly popping poem!
I love the ending of your poem (just change the typo)! I agree with Alvin, you could have been more specific with your analysis. Also, I think that it would be better if you could elaborate on your points.
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ReplyDeleteQuite interesting poem Ryan, especially the use of word choice. I liked how you used examples to express your thoughts of the poem itself. Great job! ~Max
ReplyDeleteGood job Ryan. You were very clear on the effects that the techniques have created. I also think that the theme of the horror os war and despair. However, I think you could be more clear on the actual techniques used and not just using vague terms for the techniques. GGWP ~ Alvin
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