'Exposure' by Wilfred Owen in 5 Minutes: Quick Revision

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@mrbruff Ай бұрын

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@lukegzero98 2 жыл бұрын

For the comparison, storm on the island since the storm is described with militaristic vocab e.g. "We are bombarded by the empty air" or "Space is a salvo".

@ipzee3748 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, didn't think of that

@Mizohki Жыл бұрын

The reason storm on the island uses militaristic vocab is because it’s a poem about war in Ireland; the irish parliament building is nicknamed stormont - which is where the beginning of the poems name comes from, “storm on the island” :)

@lukegzero98 Жыл бұрын

@@Mizohki Yeah

@TheAidOfAids 8 ай бұрын

Also the half-rhyme at the start and end of storm on the island can be compared with the pararhyme throughout exposure

@hassanmikky3624 2 жыл бұрын

I would say the prelude , both of them show that nature is really powerful

@oscarhexter260 2 жыл бұрын

You could compare exposure to the extract from the prelude. Frequent references to nature and it’s importance to the poems story gives many points of comparison. The danger that is feared in prelude and accepted in exposure or the emotional trauma that both poets face and present in their pieces.

@sanasharif6723 2 жыл бұрын

this will be going in my mock tomorrow if nature and one of these poems come up ! if i could reference u in my mock i would

@connoramour3673 Жыл бұрын

Bro fuck the prelude

@ms_cxra Жыл бұрын

got my mock tomorrow and if a question comes at relating to this, i’m using ur paragraph 😭

@franith9895 3 жыл бұрын

There's only one exposure here - Mr Bruff exposing these poet's true intentions

@aboodsultan3949 Жыл бұрын

thats a good one

@Kvenom90 8 ай бұрын

Coldd😂

@fluffydiamondcat2875 8 ай бұрын

ok lil bro

@campbellfenegan 8 ай бұрын

Lol

@josephcameron6086 7 ай бұрын

This is so true

@chezb1367 8 ай бұрын

if this comes up im comparing to the prelude!! good luck tomorrow everybody WE'RE GONNA COOOK

@ToasttSG 8 ай бұрын

im failing this is the first time im revised poetry

@Al-kurdistani 8 ай бұрын

You can also compare to ozymandies, For example both are about Nature so you could startva paragraph like P - Violent Q - the Merciless iced east winds that knive us T - personification Similarly in ozymandies P- Nature = Violent Q- Nothing besides remains T- Volta and juxtaposition of how it started of being powerful to being nothing

@ahmyjoy 2 жыл бұрын

do you think Ozymandias can go well with it due to power of nature over power of man?

@jannah1005 2 жыл бұрын

I think that it goes well. In Ozymandias, Ramses believed himself to be more powerful and frightening yet the power of nature had overcome him, similarly to how the bullets and the war is supposed to be more powerful and deadly in Exposure, but the winds and nature as a whole proved to be more sinister.

@maryamezzat2235 3 жыл бұрын

This is so helpful thank you! Could u also do a revision vid for the rest of the power and conflict poems?

@noahkelly492 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! I really should watch your clips more often.

@threeroses8620 4 жыл бұрын

I think Kamikaze would be in the case of Power of Nature, and war photographer in the case of comparison of soldiers and other people who's jobs relate to war,

@jackgarner5995 3 жыл бұрын

Extract from the Prelude with the power of nature

@Ak-ce5wi 4 жыл бұрын

This poem, Bayonet Charge and Poppies are my favourite.

@nestacademyfaculty8441 3 жыл бұрын

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@Real.Mr.Salles 6 ай бұрын

Hello sir, could you please mark this: Man is often portrayed as being in conflict with nature. Explore the ways in which nature is portrayed as the enemy of man in 'Exposure' and one other poem from 'Power and Conflict'. [30 marks] The poem 'Exposure' was a protest poem written by Wilfred Owen about his experiences in the trenches of WW1. Despite the traditional wartime dangers of guns and bombs, the biggest enemy of man is presented as nature, which is viewed as more powerful and threatening. 'The Prelude' is an epic poem describing the moment the poet's view of nature changed when he encountered a large mountain as a young boy and realised the danger it posed to humanity. In 'Exposure', the threat created by nature was mainly physical, where as in 'The Prelude', it was mostly psychological. In 'Exposure', nature is first introduced as a threat in the first line- the 'merciless iced east winds' 'knive' the soldiers. This is a violent action, and as winds cannot have 'mercy', they are personified to reflect their cruetly and status as a direct enemy opposed to man rather than a neutral natural occurrence. First person plural pronouns such as 'Us' and 'our' to show that the impacts of the destructive power of nature are universal, and this creates a sense of comradeship among the soldiers. We could also assume that the enemy must be affected by such harsh weather conditions. Perhaps it would be better for everyone if the fighting ended. The opening phrase of the poem 'Our brains ache' is particularly significant - this was inspired by the start of a poem by John Keats 'My heart aches'. Keats was a Romantic poet, and this original line reflected how happy he was made by the beauty of nature. Owen read a lot of Keats' poetry during his early life, and he had initially believed that poems should focus on beauty, until after entering the trenches of WW1, he realised that poems must cover harsh and painful subjects, such as war. In contrast to the Romantic movement, which celebrates the beauty of nature, nature is seen as the common enemy of all of humanity in Exposure. In 'The Prelude', nature is initially presented as a friend of humanity. This is symbolised by the opening line 'One summer morning (led by her) I found'. This creates a very vivid (as he remembers one particular morning) and almost romantic image of nature. At this point in his life, Wordsworth clearly viewed man as equal to nature, rather than as being in conflict with it. However, it is implied that he had known the truth about man's inferiority all along, and had been subconsciously supressing it. 'Led by her' is placed in brackets, as though as an afterthought. He was being led and controlled by a personified version of nature, reflecting its dominance. Unlike in 'Exposure', he believes in the façade of his own power and is 'Proud of his skill' of being able to row the boat straight. The poem is split into roughly three sections - the first, at which he is in love with nature, the second, where he becomes terrified of nature, and the third, where he reflects philosophically on his encounter with nature. The entire poem is one long stanza, initially reflecting his enchantment with the natural world, but soon coming to suggest he is emotionally overwhelmed and unable to comprehend what he has witnessed. There is significant enjambment throughout the first section as he paints beautiful, pastel images of the 'glittering' 'moon' and the 'sparkling light' reflecting off of the water. Rather than enemy soldiers, the narrator believes the real threat is that which is posed by nature - the only force capable of causing man's extinction. In the fourth stanza 'Sudden successive flights of bullets streak the silence' uses sibilance. The soft sounds may suggest that the narrator is not afraid of enemy gunfire, and may even be welcoming death as an escape from the perpetual suffering and purposelessness of war. Malicious nature seems to kill more people in war than the enemy - cold air comes 'feeling for our faces' with 'fingering stealth'. This is deliberate, and the fricative alliteration emphasises the brutality and the relentlessness of such extreme weather conditions. The wind is seen as allied with the enemy as it 'Attacks' in 'shivering ranks of grey'. Grey was the colour of the German soldiers' uniforms. Dawn, which is supossed to symbolise light, hope and a new day, is not portrayed in the positive way it is in most poems (which directly rejects Romantic beliefs about nature) - it 'mass[es] in the east [its] melancholy army'. A fight against nature being hopeless due to the latter's immense power is again shown in the last stanza. The soldiers attempt to stay warm with a fire, but the flames burn like 'dark-red jewels'. Precious, but cold. In 'The Prelude', nature's effect on the narrator is mainly psychological. His thoughts are left tourmented for days after encountering such 'huge and mighty' forms of nature. The young boy is profoundly affected and left in a state of 'darkness', either 'solitude / Or blank desertion'. He now understands the unsafe position of humanity in the world, and realises how weak it is in contrast to the hugeness of nature. He does not fully describe what he now thinks of nature, rather what he cannot. There are 'no pleasant images of trees', and 'no colours of green fields'. The technique of polysyndeton is used as 'no' is repeated to describe what there is not. This creates a picture of a terrifyingly powerful nature, incomprehensible to humans due to the weaknesses of our minds. The strength of nature is 'unknown' to humans. This poem serves as a warning to not underestimate the power of the natural world. When the poet was young, he made the mistake of thinking he could challenge nature and dominate it. It is likely that William Wordsworth wanted people to remember their place in the world and understand their limited levels of power. In conclusion, both poems present fairly similar images of nature, both presenting nature as the greatest enemy of man rather than other humans. 'The Prelude' describes the poet's initial, romanticised views of nature, before he realised its sheer immensity. 'Exposure' presents nature as the ultimate killer of man in war - 'Shrivelling many hands' and causing people to freeze to death before 'bullets' can reach them. Nature is potrayed as a 'merciless' and 'mad' enemy, dangerous because it is not a human and has no control over itself.

@Real.Mr.Salles 4 ай бұрын

If anyone else wants to mark it, I'm all up for that :D

@Real.Mr.Salles 4 ай бұрын

Thank you in advance if anyone does

@bigchungaz8866 17 сағат бұрын

Your analysis presents a solid comparison of how nature is portrayed as an enemy in both *Exposure* by Wilfred Owen and *The Prelude* by William Wordsworth. You've clearly outlined the ways in which each poem depicts nature as a powerful, threatening force, but you could enhance your argument further by exploring a few additional layers. Below are some suggestions for improvement: ### Introduction Your introduction is clear and informative. However, you might want to more directly tie the two poems to the central theme of "man vs. nature." For example, you could mention that both poets challenge the traditional view of nature as a benign or beautiful force, instead presenting it as a potent adversary. This would directly set up your argument about nature's opposition to humanity in both poems. ### **'Exposure' by Wilfred Owen** Your discussion of the opening lines in *Exposure* is well-supported. You effectively highlight the personification of nature and its violent actions, especially in how the winds "knive" the soldiers. To deepen this analysis, you could further explore how Owen uses other natural elements (such as snow, ice, and darkness) as symbols of hostility. The constant repetition of "but nothing happens" in the poem is another significant point. This emphasizes not only the brutality of nature but also the soldiers' helplessness against it. They are stuck in a liminal space where the external enemy (the cold) is more active and lethal than any combatant. You could also touch on how Owen contrasts the cruelty of nature with the inaction of war-showing that the soldiers are more likely to die from nature than from battle. ### **'The Prelude' by William Wordsworth** You do a great job analyzing Wordsworth’s changing perception of nature. However, you might want to consider expanding on how Wordsworth's shift from a romantic view of nature to a more fearful understanding mirrors a larger theme in the poem. The moment when the poet encounters the "huge and mighty" mountain represents a psychological shock, a loss of innocence that contrasts with his earlier, idealized view of nature. This "terror" of nature isn't merely an encounter with the physical mountain, but a symbolic confrontation with the overwhelming force of nature itself. You could also explore the connection between Wordsworth’s personal growth and his recognition of nature’s power: how this moment marks a rite of passage for the speaker, from youthful arrogance to a humbler understanding of humanity’s fragility in the face of the natural world. Comparison** Your comparison of the two poems is effective, but you could draw out a few more direct points of contrast. For instance, in *The Prelude*, the poet’s experience of nature is more psychological and individual, while in *Exposure*, nature's power is universal, affecting all soldiers equally. In *The Prelude*, nature is initially a source of wonder, but becomes a terrifying force that forces Wordsworth into self-reflection. In contrast, *Exposure* presents nature as unrelenting and indifferent, with no opportunity for reflection-its sole purpose is to destroy. This highlights a key difference in how the poets use nature to explore human vulnerability. You might also want to expand on the idea of nature's unpredictability in both poems. In *The Prelude*, Wordsworth is unprepared for the overwhelming power of the mountain, while in *Exposure*, Owen emphasizes the randomness and brutality of nature's coldness-no one can predict when the next storm or frostbite will strike, making nature feel even more merciless. ### Conclusion Your conclusion summarizes the argument well but could benefit from a clearer restatement of the key contrasts between the two poets. You could reiterate that, although both poems depict nature as a deadly force, Owen focuses more on the physical suffering that nature causes in the context of war, while Wordsworth explores the psychological devastation of encountering nature’s true power. Ending with a brief remark on how both poets ultimately emphasize humanity’s vulnerability in the face of nature would leave the reader with a strong final impression. --- Overall, this is a thoughtful and insightful analysis. With a bit more depth in your comparisons and a few added references to poetic techniques, it could become an even more compelling response.

@grim9970 Жыл бұрын

Pov: watching on 2x speed before the test

@aaronjames5581 3 жыл бұрын

This helps me with my homwork so thank you.

@tboogie2350 Жыл бұрын

You could compare storm on the island for nature, also has a cyclical structure

@adil.n1 11 ай бұрын

shush mate

@ateezle 8 ай бұрын

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@kiraxopatel4656 4 жыл бұрын

someone tell me how i could write mr brufes notes by writting it on paper ? or write it on mindmaps or on flashcards?..... pls someone help thanks....

@a-man27 4 жыл бұрын

Make Flashcards on important quotes and write the meaning of the quotes behind, or just listen to me bruffs quotation rap it’s the best song I’ve heard,

@cassiegill5218 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, 10XD really enjoyed it and found it really helpful!

@mrbruff 2 жыл бұрын

Great!

@Captain_Turbo3 9 ай бұрын

wow thanks for the guidance and help i have exams soon and i really need to revise these poems like exposure, kamikaze, remains and my last duchess. so thanks for everything

@mrbruff 9 ай бұрын

No problem!

@jimburke4651 Жыл бұрын

omg tysm mate youve just saved me i have a power and conflict mock exam tmrw and i was so underprepared now i feel ready

@gringxpower3115 Жыл бұрын

Grade 3 mindset

@elliott7757 Жыл бұрын

Remember you have to do much more than watch 1 video, make notes etc watch more

@sfumm2987 8 ай бұрын

@gringxpower3115 English is soo ez I didn't revise and I got 6 so it's honestly not that deep if u revise this much its enough to scrape a 7 and + not everything even comes in the test no point in revising more than around 6 poems

@mehvishrais7086 4 жыл бұрын

Please can you do an analysis of the poem ‘The Farmer’s Bride”? Thank You

@woo9700 3 жыл бұрын

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@rebeccacalver1712 3 жыл бұрын

We think 'The Prelude' works well, as it links to the power of nature :)

@scottyboi1235 2 жыл бұрын

You could also link Storm on the Island with that as it too links to the power of Nature over man.

@SofuanAhamedMiah Жыл бұрын

is ozymandias a good poem to compare this poem with

@zazouz7407 Жыл бұрын

Exam in 1hr 40 mins…. Last minute revision, I’ll let u know what I get

@safyant3904 Жыл бұрын

what did u get bro

@zazouz7407 Жыл бұрын

@@safyant3904 two grade 8s in English

@oliviamartin9548 9 ай бұрын

@@zazouz7407 hope i get the same

@kawaii6006 3 ай бұрын

@@zazouz7407 Congrats 🎉

@omnissiahGaspar 2 жыл бұрын

Got the mock tomorrow and I'm revising now 😎🤙

@Vort3xxYT 11 ай бұрын

Got the mock as soon as I step out of the bus 😎

@omnissiahGaspar 11 ай бұрын

@@Vort3xxYT wow i'm gonna be doing a level mocks soon crazy how time flies

@Vort3xxYT 11 ай бұрын

@@omnissiahGaspar haha, can’t wait to finally stop doing English 😭

@GuardTheNight Жыл бұрын

Exposure and Remains - HH Exposure and Storm On The Island - Mr Hart Exposure and Bayonet Charge - HM

@randomacc77777 9 ай бұрын

exposure and ozymandias is such a beautiful pick too

@Sollapoke 2 жыл бұрын

Once again here for my English homework. Mr Bruff top G

@ameliadovey8723 Жыл бұрын

you can compare it with storm on the island- the danger of nature

@MsXJ-hh1ow 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr Bruff, can you possibly do some videos for the Love and relationships poetry cluster, Pearson exam board ? Thanks 😊

@nestacademyfaculty8441 3 жыл бұрын

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@zaynabamin7719 2 жыл бұрын

I would compare it with kamikaze to show the power of nature and how both Owen and the kamikaze pilot understand that mans efforts are futile because true power belongs with nature.

@hxbiba 2 жыл бұрын

you're amazing

@liamrayner77 2 жыл бұрын

Storm on the island

@LaurenCann Жыл бұрын

i am paring it with Dulce et Decorum est by wilfred owen x

@GeorgeAllen 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone doing last minute gcse revsion? Up Mr Bruff lol

@risha5072 2 жыл бұрын

lol i am

@1Stuff565 2 ай бұрын

This by far is one of my least favourite in the anthology, this video helped a lot, as I hadn't been able to get any true ideas down. Now that I have watched this, I realise its striking similarity to the prelude, with how the soldiers have a rapid decline to insanity victimised by the pressure and demolition of the weather, referencing the sublimity of nature and helplessness of humankind, discussed in the prelude.

@mrbruff 2 ай бұрын

Happy to help!