In-Depth Poem Analysis: Explore Eavan Boland’s powerful exploration of war, violence, and the loss of innocence in her poem “The War Horse.”
Key Themes Covered:
The impact of war on both individuals and society, and its emotional repercussions
Violence and innocence: Boland’s portrayal of the destructive force of war and its effect on the vulnerable
The symbolism of the war horse as a representation of destruction and sacrifice
Literary Devices & Techniques: A breakdown of imagery, symbolism, and personification used to convey the grief and emotional distance associated with war and its aftermath
