Question

John brown is a victim of vain glory in a war . discuss this statement with reference to the poem john brown

Answer 1

The poem John Brown is based on an anti war theme with John as the main protagonist.

The poet reveals the meaningless nature of war which gives only sorrow to soldiers and their families.

He asks a question whether glory in war is more valuable than human life.

John Brown is seen as victim of war hungry rulers who destroy innocent young lives for their selfish desires.

Answer 2

John Brown is a victim of vainglory in a war because in the poem he returns badly wounded realises that his enemies were just like him and war is not about medals but it is about stress, horrors and pain. and he hands over his medal into his mother's hands.