Question

Write a composition defending either Wilhelmine's position that the battle was 'a wicked thing' or Kaspar's position that it was a great victory'. How has Robert Southey brought forth the important themes of the poem through a contrast in the attitude between the two generations.

Answer 1

Robert Southey wrote many poems on the subject "war." He saw many wars in his life which prompted him to write about war

Explanation:

• In his poem, he has used two narrators with different perspectives
• There is Wilhelmine who thinks war brings death and destruction of humanity
• On the other hand, there is Kaspar who thinks war is a great way to show power.
• Robert Southey has tried to show tow kinds of mentalities in the world