What do an early 20th century poet and a 1980's rock star have in common with a novel from the 1960's? Using Wilfred Owen's poem "Disabled" and George Michael's song "Mother's Pride," learners answer questions about the lyrics and themes of each. They then connect the messages from the poem and song to On the Beach by Nevil Shute. The discussion questions are good, but teachers will need to add their own assessment into the lesson.