Ga Virtual Learning: 20th Century and Modern Poetry: Wilfred Owen

This lesson from a unit on 20th Century and Modern Poetry focuses on Wilfred Owen and his poetry based on his experiences in WW I. It features links to his biography, his poem "Dulce Et Decorum Est" in text and audio, a critical analysis of "Dulce Et Decorum Est," and his poem "Anthem for Doomed Youth." Students are asked to respond to questions such as "Discuss the irony of the titles in both "Dulce Et Decorum Est" and "Anthem for Doomed Youth." and How does Owen employ literary devices and structure to contrast the perceptions of war with its gruesome realities?