Using imagery, Owen illustrates the gruesomeness and fearfulness of war, he states, “[a soldier] plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning…” (line 16). From this imagery, a picture is painted for the reader to infer how cruel death comes to those struggling to cling on to their lives when wounded in battle. Conclusively, the use of this imagery reinforces Owen’s frustrated attitude and disproves the falseness conceived in the minds of
Using imagery, Owen illustrates the gruesomeness and fearfulness of war, he states, “[a soldier] plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning…” (line 16). From this imagery, a picture is painted for the reader to infer how cruel death comes to those struggling to cling on to their lives when wounded in battle. Conclusively, the use of this imagery reinforces Owen’s frustrated attitude and disproves the falseness conceived in the minds of