War

I will compare and contrast the poems "Dulce et Decorum Est" and "The Man He Killed". The theme of these poems is war, however, they use very different methods in portraying it. Wilfred Owen, the author of the poem "Dulce et Decorum Est", utilizes similies and metephores coupled with descriptive words as well as personification to plant visions in the readers minds. Thomas Hardy's poem "The Man He Killed" uses understatement to create a somber, "matter of fact" tone in explaining the strangeness of war. Both authors effectively convey their thoughts and emotions about such a terrible subject with their own unique style.