“Dulce et Decorum Est” is an anti-war poem about “the old Li…
“Dulce et Decorum Est” is an anti-war poem about “the old Lie” that it is “sweet and honorable to die for one’s country.” We discussed in class that this is an age-old mantra or slogan, attributed to Ancient Roman poet, Horace. In our lectures, we discussed the rhetorical ambitions of Owen in his poem. Which of the following best describes why Owen’s rhetorical goals are significant?