Question

How did the soldier die in the poem ' Asleep in the valley'?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The soldier who is quite young, lies peacefully in the midst of a beautiful valley. The

warm sun rays make the atmosphere pleasant. The soldier is lying relaxed in this valley. The heavy

undergrowth of the valley has prepared a soft bed for the soldier. The ferns make a pillow for the

fatigued soldier. Flowers serve as a cushion for his tired feet. The rhythmic hum of the insects lull him to sleep. The soldier seems to enjoy his rest as he has one hand on his breast, a posture of peace.

But the red holes in the side of the soldier belies his blissful state. Readers realize that the soldier is

a casualty of war and the images of peace and

happiness are ironically used.

Answer 2

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A very young soldier is lying on the ground of a valley open mouthed. ... This depicts that the soldier is already dead. His sleep is eternal and he will never wake again. Through this the poet Rimbaud evokes the futility of war.