Question

Assess the unknown citizen as a critique of modern society

Answer 1

Answer:

Through the poem “The Unknown Citizen,” Auden wants to convey the idea that modern society is overly regimented and controlled by the state. As a result, people have become dehumanized, treated as nothing more than cogs in a gigantic machine

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Answer 2

Explanation:

• 'The Unknown Citizen' is a darkly satirical poem that echoes Auden's earlier writing, which was driven by social, political, and economic issues.
• It depicts a satirical depiction of an anonymous individual who represents the common guy and his loss of personal identity in modern society.
• "The Unknown Citizen" is a cautionary story for modern society, challenging readers to consider the relationship between the state and the individual.

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