Review of "Disabled"

Review of "Disabled"

The poem “Disabled” by Wilfred Owen belongs to the Modern poetry of English Literature. The poem is about the various aspect of war. The central image of poem is, a disabled soldier in a wheel chair. By using this image Owen brings out realities related to war. “He” in the poem uses to symbolise all soldiers. Owen contrast the behaviour between a disabled soldier and other boys. Disabled soldier has an inactive behaviour while the other boys have active playful behaviour.

The disabled soldier suffers emotionally than physically. He is deprived in romance and his psychology scar is seemed to be sever than his physical disability. The poet increases the poignant quality.

The themes discussed through this poem are:

·         The plight of a physical handy crap soldier

·         Highlighted the bitter realities of war

§  War destroys human life

§  There’s no valid reason for war

§  War makes people dependent and helpless

§  War lacks glory

§  Irresponsibility of authorities elated to war

§  War is tragedy

·      Highlighting the idea that psychological scars are more painful than physical disability.