Children In The Darkness:

1) Point of View:

This poem is recited in the narrative form.

2) Situation and Setting:

The background for the poem is set during the period of war, or rather, the period BEFORE an imminent war. It also sets a certain gloomy atmosphere over the whole poem by emphasizing the consequences of war, even affecting children.

3) Language/Diction:

In the poem, the author includes imagery of war, such as "war consume them", and the use of diction in "consume" and "body and soul", further emphasizing the tragedy and destruction of war itself.

4) Personal Response:

Personally, I feel that war should not be advocated due to the extensive destruction it can cause to both parties participating in the war. In this poem, I feel that the author expressed his concern for children and the riskiness of war adequately.

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