Question

“What passing-bells for these who die as cattle?” What does the line from Wilfred Owen’s poem, “Anthem for Doomed Youth,” reveal about the authors’ tone?

a. He is tired and annoyed at the sounds of bells
b. He is bitter and upset about the senseless loss of lives
c. He loves war
d. He is frustrated

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. ...

Answer 2

This line from Wilfred Owen's poem suggests that he is bitter and upset about the senseless loss of lives. The correct answer is B. He is quite shaken by the fact that everybody has to die, even if they may not be ready for such an experience yet. He hates that he is going to die at some point and thinks it makes no sense.