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What is the central idea of the poem Dulce et Decorum Est?

What is the central idea of the poem Dulce et Decorum Est?

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  1. The sharp contrast between romanticized ideas of war and the terrible reality faced by soldiers on the front lines is the main theme of “Dulce et Decorum Est.” Wilfred Owen challenges the social norms and propaganda that exalt sacrifice and patriotism while exposing the horrors, anguish, and disillusionment of war.

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