1. war poetry post 1914
... for the game?" This pro-war poem aims to persuade vulnerable young men to join the army. The poem was part of the recruitment drive via newspapers. Pope uses striking lines comparing war to sport it is a new way to "play for England" the poem is very jingoistic with a regular beat and an alternative rhyming ... ; you can either play football and join in on the fun or just spectate from a "seat in the stand". But this would consider cowardice, men who lack courage to join in. this shows that Jessie Pope is trying to brainwash the recruits it is as if they have to join up or ... and his s...
- Word Count: 1300
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School
