This is a comparison between two poems: "September 1, 1939" and "Two Armies" which were created by W.H Auden and Stephen Spender respectively. Both authors try to make readers reflect on what happened in times of conflict between different countries. Besides, both expressed a sad feeling as they talk about the destruction of the cities and the death of people as a result of wars. Those poems show a context affected by wars and the consequences that they have for humankind.
What called my attention is this quote from the poem "September 1, 1939" ,by Auden: “Those to whom evil is done Do evil in return”. This quote expresses that battles always entail more battles, along with destruction of life in any nation. Sometimes people do not even know what are they fighting for. They are just taught to kill others like in a Military School. Therefore, fighting among our peers does not solve anything.
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