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Module B - Wilfred Owen (Introduction (Thesis, Introduce the text,…

- - - - The trauma of the consequences of weaponry to the physical human body
        
        The image of living, healing water comes from the Bible where it is an image of healing, cleansing and the eternal life offered by Jesus
        
        Painting a picture of the soldiers anticipation to cleanse and purify themselves from the bloodshed in battle.
        The longing for simple hydration and hygiene emphasises Owen’s belief that soldiers are mistreated in war
        
        Vivid image of the tormenting nature of war on the human body through the use of the metaphorical phrase.
  - - - Emphasises that numbness helps men to try and survive the terror of war, and the inevitability of death.
        Ultimately, leading them to believe that death on the battle field is their destiny.
        Idea of the soldiers being numb, having no feelings or any way of caring whether those incoming shells will hit them or not.
        Although the chances of them getting hit and killed seem easier to work out, because they are so dull.