A key image, developed by Owen in Arms and the Boy, one which is repeated three times through the first two stanzas, and emphasised by spondaic stresses, is that of metal. ‘Steel’, with is ambiguous suggestion of stealing life from the young men, refers to the barbarous bayonets ‘cold’ with villainous desire to kill the young boys, those in the trenches and those still naively playing soldiers in the streets whilst Owen took time to recover from his illness.
The poem 'Arms of a boy' by Owen mentions metal frequently throughout the poem. One quote in which I have analysed is ‘how cold steel is’ this suggests to me that the ‘steel’ made from natural resources in which is shaped into an object to kill, steel could be duplicate as I think that Owen could also suggest to steal life by war, a natural substance moulded into an shape to steal life which is too a natural creation. Also by combining ‘cold’ with the word ‘steel’ in the line this I think suggest to be cold emotionally and at the time of stealing some ones life it requires the solder to be cold or dead emotionally.
The quote "stroke these blind blunt bullet-leads" could suggest a number of things but I think it suggests bullets flying around without a sense of direction. The word "stroke" shows affection and bullets don't show that quality, so here some sarcasm is showed. "Blind" suggests, no sense of direction, this could also be a metaphor for the bullets being blind or negligent to the feelings of the soldiers they kill, this connects with the word " blunt" because blunt things cause a lot of pain. In " bullet-leads" lead is a type of metal taken from the earth and from the Christian point of view God created the earth and everything in it and they are meant to be used for good not bad..
Wilfred Owen uses metal in the poem 'Arms and the boys'a lot. One quote in which i have looked in to more detailed is 'How cold steel is'.The word 'Steel' and an ambiguous meaning. One meaning of it is the metal, and the other menaing is taking something purposefully. I personnally think that the weapons made from steel is taking the life of soldiers and young lads. When using or hearing the word 'Cold' it sometimes initiate with 'death' or lack of emotions. Owen combined these two words together to form an imagery and personification.
the above quotation to me represents a number of things. the word "stroke" implicates love and affection which when related to war is rather ironic; and is seeming to mock war, as war is never affectionate. sarcasm is used by owen throughout the poem to show his frustrations towards the reality of war. in addition to this "blind" shows the darker side to war; and it seems like owen is putting the blame on the bullets. "blind" to me therefore suggests that the bullets are indescriminate as they dont seem to care or know who they kill. however, man is the reason these bullets are fired in the first place. the last words that stand out to me is the quotation "bullet-leads", bullet indicates death as this is the reason most lives are lost. lead is another form of metal which is brought up throughout the poem in such quotes such as "fine zint teeth" and "how cold steel".
"To strike these blind blunt bullet leads" This suggets the irony and mocery that was used through out the poem which makes the poem feel as if its loving and tender. However when we look at " blind blunt bullet leads" it brings the real meanning and understanding of the poem which is the reality of war, these words from the quotation represent darkness, death, fear, pain and suffering, this potrays an image of soldiers suffering in the war killing each other, and having no power or control since they have been sent to war. We could personify that the humanas are the bullets because the humans have no control over what there doing its as if the bullets are controlling their mind which is causing them to make indiscriminat actions.
In this line, Owen creates a strong image by personifying the bullet. The word 'blind could suggest the bullet is indiscriminate or could also mean the bullet is "blind with rage" and shows no mercy while inflicting damage. The word 'blunt' could refer to two different things: the round and smooth head of the bullet or the bullets' lack of emotion.
The word steel is a very affectionate word that is associated with caring and could also be referred to as a sexual word, considering the poem is about war it has a very sarcastic tone to it because war is the total opposite to affectionate. Another word that stands out is blind. The first thing I think of when I say blind is complete darkness and this could suggest the fear of the soldiers. It also suggests that the bullets are indiscriminate and have no control, yet they are being blamed for the soldiers death. The word blunt suggests that the pain soldiers go through is agony, as blunt weapons always provoke more pain than sharp objects. Blunt is also used for another word that means short, so this could be used to emphasise how short war life is.
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A key image, developed by Owen in Arms and the Boy, one which is repeated three times through the first two stanzas, and emphasised by spondaic stresses, is that of metal. ‘Steel’, with is ambiguous suggestion of stealing life from the young men, refers to the barbarous bayonets ‘cold’ with villainous desire to kill the young boys, those in the trenches and those still naively playing soldiers in the streets whilst Owen took time to recover from his illness.
The poem 'Arms of a boy' by Owen mentions metal frequently throughout the poem. One quote in which I have analysed is ‘how cold steel is’ this suggests to me that the ‘steel’ made from natural resources in which is shaped into an object to kill, steel could be duplicate as I think that Owen could also suggest to steal life by war, a natural substance moulded into an shape to steal life which is too a natural creation.
Also by combining ‘cold’ with the word ‘steel’ in the line this I think suggest to be cold emotionally and at the time of stealing some ones life it requires the solder to be cold or dead emotionally.
Carolina.
The quote "stroke these blind blunt bullet-leads" could suggest a number of things but I think it suggests bullets flying around without a sense of direction. The word "stroke" shows affection and bullets don't show that quality, so here some sarcasm is showed. "Blind" suggests, no sense of direction, this could also be a metaphor for the bullets being blind or negligent to the feelings of the soldiers they kill, this connects with the word " blunt" because blunt things cause a lot of pain. In " bullet-leads" lead is a type of metal taken from the earth and from the Christian point of view God created the earth and everything in it and they are meant to be used for good not bad..
James
Wilfred Owen uses metal in the poem 'Arms and the boys'a lot. One quote in which i have looked in to more detailed is 'How cold steel is'.The word 'Steel' and an ambiguous meaning. One meaning of it is the metal, and the other menaing is taking something purposefully. I personnally think that the weapons made from steel is taking the life of soldiers and young lads.
When using or hearing the word 'Cold' it sometimes initiate with 'death' or lack of emotions. Owen combined these two words together to form an imagery and personification.
Esther.
" to stroke these blind,blunt,bullet-leads"
the above quotation to me represents a number of things. the word "stroke" implicates love and affection which when related to war is rather ironic; and is seeming to mock war, as war is never affectionate. sarcasm is used by owen throughout the poem to show his frustrations towards the reality of war. in addition to this "blind" shows the darker side to war; and it seems like owen is putting the blame on the bullets. "blind" to me therefore suggests that the bullets are indescriminate as they dont seem to care or know who they kill. however, man is the reason these bullets are fired in the first place. the last words that stand out to me is the quotation "bullet-leads", bullet indicates death as this is the reason most lives are lost. lead is another form of metal which is brought up throughout the poem in such quotes such as "fine zint teeth" and "how cold steel".
above one is luke :)
Saw this but wasn't in this lesson, so cannot complete this task.
Joel
"To strike these blind blunt bullet leads"
This suggets the irony and mocery that was used through out the poem which makes the poem feel as if its loving and tender. However when we look at " blind blunt bullet leads" it brings the real meanning and understanding of the poem which is the reality of war, these words from the quotation represent darkness, death, fear, pain and suffering, this potrays an image of soldiers suffering in the war killing each other, and having no power or control since they have been sent to war. We could personify that the humanas are the bullets because the humans have no control over what there doing its as if the bullets are controlling their mind which is causing them to make indiscriminat actions.
Daniel :]
'to stroke these blind blunt bullet leads'
In this line, Owen creates a strong image by personifying the bullet. The word 'blind could suggest the bullet is indiscriminate or could also mean the bullet is "blind with rage" and shows no mercy while inflicting damage. The word 'blunt' could refer to two different things: the round and smooth head of the bullet or the bullets' lack of emotion.
The word steel is a very affectionate word that is associated with caring and could also be referred to as a sexual word, considering the poem is about war it has a very sarcastic tone to it because war is the total opposite to affectionate. Another word that stands out is blind. The first thing I think of when I say blind is complete darkness and this could suggest the fear of the soldiers. It also suggests that the bullets are indiscriminate and have no control, yet they are being blamed for the soldiers death. The word blunt suggests that the pain soldiers go through is agony, as blunt weapons always provoke more pain than sharp objects. Blunt is also used for another word that means short, so this could be used to emphasise how short war life is.
Devon :) x
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