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Comment 10 of 30, added on April 6th, 2006 at 10:54 AM.
I personly agree with Kid of Harlesden From the UK!
You speak the TRUTH, We (all Man-Kind) only Here of what was lost in a Physical sense. But what about the Psychological Problems that must be endure by the men and wemon Fighting for us, well for anyone. The ones that are hurt so much in their minds who end up in Psyc wards because of what the did. And chris from the US, I am an American and a I am and will always be a Patrait and I do firmly beleave in Hu-Ra! But you are intittled to give your oppinon but I must strongly disogree w/ you becase yes I'm sure that the UK complaines but we complaine just as much as the do and I do not here them complaining about us complaining much so I am all for the deavotion to your contry just don't condeam those who do the same for their contry.
So what I am saying is that I feel you should speak but not atack someone elses.
*Hearts* to all races cultures and region and or Political Status!
Trinah
Trinah from United States
Comment 9 of 30, added on April 6th, 2006 at 9:12 AM.
I agree with Emily from United States. I think that these men shouldn't care if they come home with one less body part or go blind because they will always be loved the same way if they hadn't lost any body parts or went blind. They will also be thanked by many because they helped defend our country.
shanqua from United States
Comment 8 of 30, added on April 6th, 2006 at 8:56 AM.
Ok, I am getting really sick of all the British compaining about us Americans. I mean we were the ones who slaughtered the Brits in the Revolution, and we saved their hides in WWI and WWII. This is the thanks we get in return, more Brits complaining. But yes, I do believe that somtimes it is worth losing your sight or your legs if it means to protect your freedom or the people who live in freedom with you. HU-RA
Chris from United States
Comment 7 of 30, added on April 1st, 2006 at 2:06 PM.
Having read two of these comments taking this poem in its literal sense, I am inclined to derive that, they seem to have no analytical skills whatsoever. I agree with charlie. I refer you to Wilfred Owen (whom Sassoon was friends with) and his poem disabled. This poem is meant to have the same meaning, but as is Sasson's style, it is put in scathingly sarcastic terms. It is saying that civilians do exactly the opposite and this poem is anything but patriotic. American's should know better than most the lack of compassion that is felt by most humans!
Robert from United Kingdom
Comment 6 of 30, added on March 29th, 2006 at 7:10 AM.
how comes everyone but americans can realise that this poem is about the sarcasm put foreward by sassoon towards the LACK of respect shown by the civilians???
charlie from United Kingdom
Comment 5 of 30, added on March 15th, 2006 at 7:05 AM.
As I am attempting to be a poet as well, all I can say about this poem is that it achieves its purpose very well. Sassoon's scathing sarcasm on how civilians survey the wounded and disabled victims of the war is very sharp indeed. Also,the questions raised such as 'Does it matter?-losing your legs?...' only diminish the status of the wounded soldiers and disregards them without a doubt. Sassoon is displaying his bitterness at how the civilians fail to recognise the psychological and physical pain that these soldiers have to endure.
Kid of Harlesden from United Kingdom
Comment 4 of 30, added on March 11th, 2006 at 11:52 AM.
Sassoon beautifully uses several important literary elements in his poem, including imagery, setting, mood, and flashback. He says that even though it may be hard to look at the bright side of things in life after a war, it's important to remember that you, as a soldier, hasve fought for your country and people will honor and respect you for such bravery, courage, and effort. He discusses the negative physical and mental hardships after fighting in a war as well as the aftermath. Tbis poem, in my opinion, is very moving and inspirational and shows that we, as civilians, should be more compassionate toward these soldiers.
Karolineee from United States
Comment 3 of 30, added on November 16th, 2005 at 2:52 AM.
I feel this is a very ironic poem and should be spoken with a curled lip. Although we can come to terms with being blind and legless, what a waste !
david Halstead from United Kingdom
Comment 2 of 30, added on June 14th, 2005 at 10:18 PM.
I think this poem is very sad and very moving. I believe Sassoon has written this poem, not to show that these men were patriotic, but to stress the fact that once the war was over, nobody really cared about them anymore. They felt no compassion for these brave men. Now that the war is over, everyone is able to move on, but this particular soldier has been disconnected from everything he once knew. He can no longer function properly, he has lost his sight and he is going mad. Sassoon has written on behalf of this soldier which shows he is now a very lonely man and treis to communicate to his readers that we need to show these men compassion.
Monique from Australia
Comment 1 of 30, added on June 3rd, 2005 at 9:35 AM.
this poem was well written. I think he's talking about how these men dont care if they lose a leg or go blind as long as they know they helpd defeand our country.
Emily from United States
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I personly agree with Kid of Harlesden From the UK!
You speak the TRUTH, We (all Man-Kind) only Here of what was lost in a Physical sense. But what about the Psychological Problems that must be endure by the men and wemon Fighting for us, well for anyone. The ones that are hurt so much in their minds who end up in Psyc wards because of what the did. And chris from the US, I am an American and a I am and will always be a Patrait and I do firmly beleave in Hu-Ra! But you are intittled to give your oppinon but I must strongly disogree w/ you becase yes I'm sure that the UK complaines but we complaine just as much as the do and I do not here them complaining about us complaining much so I am all for the deavotion to your contry just don't condeam those who do the same for their contry.
So what I am saying is that I feel you should speak but not atack someone elses.
*Hearts* to all races cultures and region and or Political Status!
Trinah
Trinah from United States