'the Soldier' Literary Device Analysis

The Soldier Name Institutional Affiliation The Soldier Introduction The Soldier poems overriding theme is optimism. Rupert Brooke recites, In that rich earth a richer dust concealed. The poem is a typical soldiers imagination of the outcome of the war, especially when he succumbs at the battle. The poem features England prominently given the patriotism that any soldier is expected to have for his country. In this case, the setting, imagery, and thematic use will be explored to put into perspective the entire poem. Optimism informs the soldiers patriotic expression of his fate at a battle. One of the literary devices utilized in the poem is symbolism. The poet recites, In that rich earth a richer dust concealed (Stanza 1, Line 4). In this case, the poet uses the term rich to symbolize his high regard for his final resting place. In a similar vein, the poet uses richer dust to symbolize his insurmountable value to his country. The soldier is the metaphorical richer dust and the concealment symbolizes burial. The poet recites, Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam (Stanza 1, Line 6). The line symbolizes the orientation, training and experience and the endorsement of the soldier