In Wilfred Owen's "Dulce et Decorum Est," the vivid imagery of soldiers "like old beggars under sacks"…
The image emphasizes war's dehumanizing effects on body and spirit. Comparing exhausted soldiers with burdened beggars strips them of conventional heroic glamour and…
Choose your answer
In Wilfred Owen's "Dulce et Decorum Est," the vivid imagery of soldiers "like old beggars under sacks" primarily serves to :
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
The image emphasizes war's dehumanizing effects on body and spirit. Comparing exhausted soldiers with burdened beggars strips them of conventional heroic glamour and stresses their physical degradation. Its immediate focus is the soldiers' suffering rather than enemy casualties or military leadership.
Practice for these exams
-
Himachal Pradesh SET (HP SET)