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lyndi_2435
Jun 8, 2009, 04:53 PM
I am doing an ISU on John McCrae. My question is does anyone have any insight on any of these poems, and what they could possibly represent, or mean. Is it literal or figurative? What is the mood? If anyone has any insight on this please let me know, the poems are listed below.

The Oldest Drama
The Night Cometh
The Harvest of The Sea
The Dying of Pere Pierre
The Dead Master
The Capitan
The Anxious Dead
Slumber Songs
Recompense
Quebec
Penance
Equality
Mine Host
In Due Season
Eventide
Disarmament
A Song of Comfort

Wondergirl
Jun 8, 2009, 04:57 PM
Wouldn't it be good to read them first, and then answer the questions? The answers are obvious if one has read the poems.

lyndi_2435
Jun 8, 2009, 05:19 PM
One has read the poems, many many times.. me and english do not get along.. I'm asking because I really do need help, not just because I'm lazy.. so if someone has some sort of insight that would be great.. if not please keep your comments to yourself.

Wondergirl
Jun 8, 2009, 05:28 PM
"not just because im lazy" lol

Has one also Googled for help? Has one gone to the library for help?

McCrae was a war poet. John McCrae - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCrae)

I did my own homework all through school. You still have avenues to explore. The poems are short and easy to read. Best wishes at the library.