- They both create a very clear image in your mind of the experiences that are being described and both are very descriptive.
- In both poems the poet uses enjambement. This technique sustains the mood of the poem throughout and makes the feelings of the person the poem is written from, clear.
- Throughout both poems, there is a clear contrast in feelings. In 'Spring in War Time', at the end of every stanza the mood changes, as the last line always contradicts the rest of each stanza, and in 'The Target', there is a very clear contrast between feelings of the man who is at war and the feelings of the soldiers family, and the consequences they will have to face since their son has been killed. There is a very clear feeling of guilt.
- Both poems give across a very clear sense of emotion, and the writer puts across the feelings so that they appear to be genuine. This draws the reader in and makes you feel sorry for the sufferer. These poems may come as some comfort to both grievers and people who have experienced war.
Differences
- The rhyming patterns in both poems are very different. 'Spring in War Time' has an ABAB rhyming pattern, and we feel that this keeps the poem flowing and keeps the reader prepared for what's coming next. 'The Target' uses rhyming couplets which yet again, sustains the readers interest and keeps the poem flowing.
- Both poems are written from different viewpoints. 'The Target' is written from the viewpoint of someone who has experienced war, and the horrors it brings; 'Spring in War Time' is written from the viewpoint of someone who is grieving and the horrors that the death of close ones brings.
- In 'The Target', the poet uses particular words which makes you think more broadly about things and imagine them more clearly. 'Spring in War Time' has a very positive feel about it most of the time and makes you feel some comfort for what has happened to the person because they appear to be handling it well.
SIAN and TORI
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