Question

(e) What is the central theme of the poem “Dulce Et Decorum Est''?
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Answer 1

Answer:

The main theme of this poem “Dulce et Decorum Est” by Wilfred Owen is the war violence. Connected themes are those of suffering and patriotism.

Answer 2

Answer:

The message of "Dulce et Decorum Est" has value today for wars continue to be waged and young soldiers find themselves having to confront horrors that never leave them as a result. The central message of the poem can be seen in the imagery that Owen uses to describe the soldier in World War I.