Question

This is the question from the poem After Blenheim.Point out the refrain in the poem.What effect does the refrain have on the reader?What do you think is the poet's attitude on the war?

Extract:
And then the old man shook his head,
And the with a natural sigh-
"Tis some poor fellow's skull",said he,
"Who fell in the great victory."

(After Blenheim,RobertSouthey)

Answer 1

The poem 'after Blenheim' written by Robert Southey describes the destruction side of Blenheim war. In this poem, an old man named Kaspar praises the Blenheim war by calling it 'war of victory' and a 'famous victory' as people say.

This poem 'after Blenheim' by Robert Southey gives a message a war never can be beneficial to anyone. It can be the only cause of destruction and loss of lives.

Answer 2

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