1909English LiteratureMedium
The poem “Dulce et Decorum Est” ends with the following lines: “My friend, you would not tell with such high zest/To children ardent for some desperate glory,/The old Lie; Dulce et Decorum est/ Pro patria mori.” Which of the following statements best describes these lines?
AIn these lines, Brooke seeks to bridge the gap between individual experience and cultural norms and beliefs.
BBrooke’s inclusion of a quotation from Horace in these lines serves to emphasize
CAll of the above
DThese lines suggest the author’s anger and disillusionment with cultural norms which glorify war.
Correct answer
C. All of the above
Explanation
The correct answer is All of the above.