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The Reflection of War and Nature in Poetry: A Study of Agricultural Imagery

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This analysis explores the dual themes of war and rural life, as seen through the lens of a poet born in 1878 to Welsh parents in London. After studying at Oxford University and working as a journalist, he enlisted in 1914, only to die on the battlefield in Arras in 1917. The study examines the use of agricultural imagery, specifically horse brasses and ploughing, juxtaposed with the harsh realities of war. It invites discussion on the poem's message about the impact of war on both human life and the natural world, as well as significant events that coincide in the narrative.

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The Reflection of War and Nature in Poetry: A Study of Agricultural Imagery

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    2. Born: 1878, London, Welsh parents Oxford University Journalist Enlisted: 1914 Died: 1917 – Arras battlefield Photo – http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ltg/projects/jtap/images/thomas_lg.gifPhoto – http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ltg/projects/jtap/images/thomas_lg.gif

    3. As the Team’s Head Brass This refers to the horse brasses on a team of horses, pulling a plough.

    5. Highlight all the words with agricultural/natural associations. Highlight all the parts of the poem that refer to the war. Group work Discuss whether or not this is a war poem.

    6. What do you think is the message of this poem? Life goes on during the war Events in France effect what happens in rural Britain The catastrophic events of the war are reflected in nature.

    7. In the men’s conversation we find out that two important events have occurred on the same night. What are they? What is the significance of this?

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