Wilfred Owen's poem, Dulce et decorum est accurately describes the horrors of the war rather than the glory that is associated with it. This is conveyed by Owen, through a variety of language techniques. It reveals an attitude towards war that is contrary to the general opinion that war is a glorifying experience. Owen utilizes a number of poetic techniques, particularly focusing on language choice, imagery and personification to convey his attitudes of disgust and contempt for war.
Owens' creative use of figurative language produces harsh images, relating to the brutalities of war. One of the most important aspects of the poem is its graphic imagery. This contributes to the effect of the poem and allows the reader to see the gruesome and disturbing images of war. Imagery has an overwhelming effect on the meaning of the poem, but so does its structure.…
