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Slide 1 - Tekstslide
English Literature
WAR POETRY
Slide 2 - Tekstslide
This lesson
Introduction to the War Period & War Poets
“Futility”
by Wilfred Owen
poetry has been used to express emotions, trauma, and thoughts on conflict and harmony throughout different time periods.
Slide 3 - Tekstslide
What are the main themes
of War Poetry?
Slide 4 - Woordweb
Read “Gauze” by Emily Berry
o How are the two poems similar?
o How are they different in their portrayal of war and its aftermath?
o Do you think poetry is a powerful way to express the emotions tied to war? Why or why not?
Slide 5 - Tekstslide
Historical context - 1
The First World War aka The Great War
(1914-1918)
Trenches
Large-scale slaughter in Flanders and Northern France
Entire generation of young men wiped out
Britain lost place as one of dominant political + economic powers in the world
Great Depression (1930s)
Slide 6 - Tekstslide
The War Poets - 1
The horrors of modern warfare
An attempt to find words for their emotion
"Trench Poets"
Slide 7 - Tekstslide
The War Poets - 2
Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967)
Established poet at beginning of war
Joined army in August 1914
Wounded twice
Published many poems on war experiences and feelings
Slide 8 - Tekstslide
The War Poets - 2
Wilfred Owen (1893-1918)
Most talented of "Trench Poets"
Wounded in 1917; wrote most of his poems back in England
Went back to France in 1918; killed November 4
Poems published in 1920 - edited by Siegfried Sassoon
Created tragic vison of world at war, dominated by pain and suffering
Slide 9 - Tekstslide
The War Poets - 3
Characterized by harsh realism; biting sarcasm
Main themes:
incompetence of officers
ignorance of people
false picture of war
frustrations of soldiers
Slide 10 - Tekstslide
Anthem for
Doomed Youth
Open the document in Peppels
Slide 11 - Tekstslide
Historical context - 2
The Second World War (1939-1945)
Winston Churchill
The Battle of Britain
End of once mighty British Empire
Britain only played secondary role in Cold War, as ally of USA
Slide 12 - Tekstslide
Which year marked the end of the once mighty British Empire?
A
1914
B
1918
C
1939
D
1945
Slide 13 - Quizvraag
What is another name for the famous War Poets?
A
Trench Poets
B
French Poets
C
Trash Poets
D
Horror Poets
Slide 14 - Quizvraag
What are the main themes
of War Poetry?
Slide 15 - Woordweb
End of lesson
This was the last introduction to literature!
Short story
Lamb to the Slaughter
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