Home Learning Task 2
Point of View:
By analyzing the background of the poem, i can infer that the point of view is probably that of an American soldier during the Vietnam War, who strongly opposed chemical warfare. This is evident in the poem as it states " America did not foresee". He was actually critisizing his own country, America. This can be seen from the poem as it mentions "Toll on the innocent and unborn" and "Nefariously America was led astray ". Thus, i conclude that the speaker was actually more concerned about the consequences of using this chemical and not so much on whether are the victims his allies or enemies.
Situation and Setting:
After analyzing the background of the poem, i can infer that the setting of the poem was probably in Da Nang, vietnam during the Vietnam War. The situation is in the midst of a war and a hopeless mood was created through the usage of choice of words. The word "toll" was used in the poem to create a greater impact in the readers about the uncountable amount of deaths. This then depicts a very hopeless situation where there are lots of destructions. There is also no resolution in this poem as evident by the statement " Generations untold WILL pay". This further reinforce the hopeless situation where nothing can be done about this problem.
Language/Diction:
In first stanza second line, the poet uses the word “Potpourri” which means a mixture of materials or substances. Therefore, i can infer that it is used to show the mixture of deaths created by the devastating effects of war.
In the first stanza fifth line, the poet also uses the word "toll" which refers to the deaths and sufferings that war brings about. This also depicts the pessimistic side of war where countless amount of innocent lives are lost.
Personal Response:
In conclusion, i think that the poet is trying to show the negative side of war where nobody would benefit from it. This is especially unfair to those innocent lives that were taken away in the war, despite not having a part in the war. Thus, i agree with the poet that war is indeed brutal and unjust. Therefore, i personally feel that countries should not act rashly in a moment of anger but rather consider the consequences of war.
By analyzing the background of the poem, i can infer that the point of view is probably that of an American soldier during the Vietnam War, who strongly opposed chemical warfare. This is evident in the poem as it states " America did not foresee". He was actually critisizing his own country, America. This can be seen from the poem as it mentions "Toll on the innocent and unborn" and "Nefariously America was led astray ". Thus, i conclude that the speaker was actually more concerned about the consequences of using this chemical and not so much on whether are the victims his allies or enemies.
Situation and Setting:
After analyzing the background of the poem, i can infer that the setting of the poem was probably in Da Nang, vietnam during the Vietnam War. The situation is in the midst of a war and a hopeless mood was created through the usage of choice of words. The word "toll" was used in the poem to create a greater impact in the readers about the uncountable amount of deaths. This then depicts a very hopeless situation where there are lots of destructions. There is also no resolution in this poem as evident by the statement " Generations untold WILL pay". This further reinforce the hopeless situation where nothing can be done about this problem.
Language/Diction:
In first stanza second line, the poet uses the word “Potpourri” which means a mixture of materials or substances. Therefore, i can infer that it is used to show the mixture of deaths created by the devastating effects of war.
In the first stanza fifth line, the poet also uses the word "toll" which refers to the deaths and sufferings that war brings about. This also depicts the pessimistic side of war where countless amount of innocent lives are lost.
Personal Response:
In conclusion, i think that the poet is trying to show the negative side of war where nobody would benefit from it. This is especially unfair to those innocent lives that were taken away in the war, despite not having a part in the war. Thus, i agree with the poet that war is indeed brutal and unjust. Therefore, i personally feel that countries should not act rashly in a moment of anger but rather consider the consequences of war.
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