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The first two lines sets the mood of the poem - the horror and starkness of life in the war. ... Alliteration is used to create the desperate mood in these two lines, by repeating the heavy sounds of the 'b' - "bent double... old beggars', and the 'k' sound - "Knock-kneed, coughing...cursed". These are short, sharp, and harsh, representing the bleak atmosphere of a ghetto in a city, or life in a war, where people stuggle to survive in appauling conditions. ... In the third stanza, Owen, creates a pitiful scene, quite brutal in its intent. ... "White eyes writhing in h...
- Word Count: 988
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: High School