“After Blenheim” is an anti-war text?

                                                                                                       

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-17)

American Drama

ASSIGNMENT 

Course Code: MEG-17 

4. Do you agree that “After Blenheim” is an anti-war text? What answer do you give in your defense?

The poem "After Blenheim" is often interpreted as an anti-war text, as it highlights the destructive nature of war and the futility of victory in a conflict. The poem recounts a conversation between a grandfather and his grandchildren about the Battle of Blenheim, which the grandfather had fought in. The grandfather seems to glorify the victory and the bravery of the soldiers, while the children ask innocent questions about the destruction caused by the war. One way to understand the poem is to examine the contrast between the grandfather's perspective and that of the children. 

The grandfather is depicted as a war veteran who sees the Battle of Blenheim as a glorious victory, and who proudly recounts the bravery of the soldiers who fought there. In contrast, the children ask simple and innocent questions about the impact of the war on civilians, and seem confused about why anyone would want to fight in such a destructive conflict.

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