Comparing Poems

Comparing Poems

1. 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' and 'Exposure'

   • Both question the causes and futility of war
     • TCOTLB displays a sense of glory and patriotism

2. 'Storm on the Island' and 'The Emigree'

   • Both show how place and nature are powerful

3. 'Bayonet Charge' and 'Remains'

   • Both show the personal impact of conflict and war
     • 'Bayonet Charge' shows the impact of the soldier in war
     • 'Remains' shows the impact on civilians during the war

4. 'Ozymandias' and 'My Last Duchess'

   • Both show that man is powerful
     • The biblical language used in 'Ozymandias' suggests power
       • The form of it (sonnet) undermines the power
     • 'My Last Duchess' portrays the fact that he has lost control therefore has no power as it is one long stanza

5. 'War Photographer' and 'Poppies'

   • Both show the domestic impact of conflict
     • 'Poppies shows frustration at the lack of national impact
     • 'War photographer' shows personal impact

6. 'Tissue' and 'London'

   • Both criticise different types of power (e.g religious, governmental)
     • 'Tissue' highlights positive alternatives
     • 'London' shows no optimistic or positive overlook

7. 'Kamikaze' and 'The Prelude'

   • Both show the power of nature
     • Further showing that man is weak

8. 'Checking out me History' and 'London'

   • Both show power of identity
     • In 'COMH' education is to blame
     • In 'London' religion, human greed and government is to blame