How does the depiction of Wilfred Owen's individual experiences contribute to his broader concerns about the "pity of war"? In your response, make detailed reference to "Futility" and ONE other of Wilfred Owen's poems intended for study. The purpose of the poem is to convey the composer's meaning and understanding. Wilfred Owen conveys the meaning of his poem through the concept of pity experienced during the war. In his poems “Futility” and “Strange Meeting,” Owen subverts the traditional impression of war as gallant and patriotic. Instead, he uses his direct experience of the war and the collective experience of the soldiers to assert his understanding and concern about the war. In doing so, Owen delves into the lasting effects of war on individuals and society as a whole. In “Strange Meeting,” Wilfred Owen portrays the lasting impact of trauma through soldiers’ unwavering adherence to military protocol, as evidenced by the phrase “no one will break ranks.” Even after the war is over and entire nations are gone, soldiers remain on the battlefield, waiting to be killed, like Owen himself just days before the armistice was declared. Owen's personal experience informs his understanding of the "pity of war." The alliteration in the phrase "the men's foreheads bled where there were no wounds" emphasizes the inability of the soldiers to forget what they saw and experienced, both collectively and individually. This quote equates physical pain with psychological trauma, suggesting that the latter is often more long-lasting. The essay pushes readers to reflect on the meaning of the words used and to fully understand the message conveyed. The Enemy shares Owen's belief that war is futile, as evidenced by his statement, "whatever your hope was also my life." Here Owen uses the experiences and concerns of others to strengthen his own perspective. The word “hope” is significant as it represents “the old lie” and the false belief that the soldiers would emerge from the war as heroes, unscathed. The past tense of "was" indicates that the soldier has become more aware of the truth behind the lie and is now somewhat resigned to the idea of ​​dying a hero. This resigned attitude is the foundation of desperation, which has its roots in pity.