A revision aid containing vocabulary relevant to the poem , including lists of synonyms
- Physical and Mental Suffering
The opening words of the poem “Our brains ache” set the scene as one of both physical and mental pain and anguish. By referring to the brain Owen is sending the message that these soldiers are enduring not only physical pain but deep psychological and emotional torment.
Synonyms and associated terms – agony, pain, destitution, enduring of pain, racked with pain, to experience hardship, trauma, torment, torture, affliction, to abide harsh conditions, to tolerate, excruciating pain, harrowing conditions, unbearable, ordeal, arduous struggle, misery, distress, dismay, frustration, anguish.
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