Topic > Disabled - 1095

Disabled by Wilfred Owen is a poem that reveals the lives of veterans after the war and how they struggle to adapt to their new lifestyle. The poet is trying to suggest that the public betrayed the men who fought on their behalf by antagonizing the man and the public before and after the war. War was said to be honorable and noble, and soldiers were portrayed by the public as masculine and courageous figures. . The character in the poem "thought it would be better to join him", which highlights his naivety and can show how the war was well promoted and was a popular topic among young people. However, the next short sentence, “He wonders why…” creates a juxtaposition between strong will and intense remorse. The feelings of regret, created by the ellipsis, intensify the atmosphere of regret and remorse. This creates a contrast between “although it would be better for him to join” which indirectly conveys a sense of deception. Another pair of quotes that contrast the difference in his state of mind is “younger than his youth” and “Now he is old.” The repetition of the idea of ​​youth suggests not only his young age before the war, but also his naivety and innocence. This creates a contrast with the adjective “old”. “Old” refers to both his physicality and his mentality: his aged appearance and his tired, exhausted state of mind. He is metaphorically compared to an old man to illustrate the ferocity of war and how it has taken away his vitality. The statement "He once liked to have a blood stain down his leg" refers to his passion for football matches and how he considered wounds to be a sign of honor. This contrasts with the extended metaphor of color and how the war “poured it into bomb holes until the veins ran dry.” The image of blood, which is characterized by the words "spill" and "veins",......in the center of the card......contrasts with "institutes", which once again symbolizes the loss of admiration and the indifferent attitude of people. Owen indirectly criticizes society by contrasting people's attitudes before and after the war. This poem is not written in chronological order; jumps between past and present. Moving between past and present, it creates a juxtaposition between the pre- and post-war era. This makes the reader sympathize with the soldier through the drastic contrast in appearance, mental state, and treatment. Owen uses this disabled soldier to symbolize the entire nation: they were young, glorious and brave but were not welcomed back after fighting in fateful battles. They have struggled to adapt their lifestyle because it changes completely and the contrast between before and after tortures them and this suffering follows them for the rest of their lives.