![]() ![]() In 1913 he went to France for two years to work as a language tutor. This is a theme running through Anthem for Doomed Youth as he shows his disillusionment at religion and the associated ceremonies. It was during this time that he lost faith in the church to support people in need. He assisted with the care of the poor and sick in the parish. ![]() Wilfred Edward Salter Owen was born on 18 March 1893 in Oswestry, Shropshire.Īt around 18 years of age Owen became an unpaid lay assistant to a Church of England vicar in Oxfordshire. But if you do write about a poem and its context, be careful to include only details that reveal something about the poem. You will need to research the poet’s background to discover answers to these questions. Does the reader need knowledge or understanding of significant events to understand the poem’s real meaning or message?.Is the time or place in which it was written reflected in the poem?.Are aspects of the poet’s life reflected in the poem?.The context in which a poem was written can sometimes tell you more about its themes, message and meaning. ![]()
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