Disarmament by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The poem explores the theme of disarmament and world peace, advocating for the abolition of war and militarism. It describes the devastating effects of war on humanity, emphasizing the loss of life, destruction of cities, and suffering of innocent people. The speaker urges nations to lay down their arms, promoting a vision of a peaceful world where resources are used for the betterment of humanity rather than for destructive purposes.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1914 · Genre: Poetry, Pacifism, Philosophy · 206 words
First lines
We have outgrown the helmet and cuirass, The spear, the arrow, and the javelin. These crude inventions of a cruder age, When men killed men to show their love of God, And he who slaughtered most was greatest king. We have outgrown the need of war! Should men Unite in this one thought, all war would end.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Pacifism, Philosophy, Social Commentary, Utopian Literature
- Length: 206 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse form, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Pacifism — The central theme advocates for the end of war and the promotion of peace.
- Philosophy — The text explores philosophical ideas about human nature, society, and the evolution of thought.
- Social Commentary — The work critiques historical and contemporary practices of war and violence.
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Poetry · Anti-War · Pacifism · Social Commentary · Feminist Literature · Early 20th Century · American Literature · Political Activism · Peace Movement · War Criticism · Idealism · Humanitarianism