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Wilfred Owen's Poems: An Analysis Of Disabled

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In the poem, ‘Disabled,’ Owen conveys the feeling of regret of going to war by the use of language and structural devices. Utilising a variety of techniques such as vivid imagery, caesura, timescales, contrast and varied stanza lengths to present the extent of the suffering and regret that the former soldier has endured because of joining war. The harsh consequences affect the individual greatly, loss of identity and purpose in life and premature ageing.

Vivid imagery is used to show the former soldier’s struggles as a result of going to war. “…And shivered in his ghastly suit of grey…when glow-lamps budded on the light-blue trees,” shows this. By contrasting the ‘suit of grey’ and ‘light-blue tree,’ with each other portrays the present and past of the man’s life. His past was vibrant and full of life, while now he lives a dull and meaningless life, waiting for death as a result of going to war. By using bright colours to describe the man’s past, “…budded on the light-blue trees,” brings forth a peaceful image, an element of romanticism before the war. “Budded,” has positive connotations of new life, which is an upsetting contrast when compared to the soldier. The use of the verb, “shivered,” gives a feeling of loneliness and creates a cold atmosphere, suggesting that the individual is simply sitting and waiting for a purpose. When one if cold, they place a jacket over themselves but since he is shivering, this may imply that he is physically unable to do so or, he lacks

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