Monday, April 30, 2012
WWII Poem
Read the poem below. It was dedicated from one WWII soldier to another. What do you think the theme of the poem is? Explain and give at least one example from the poem in your answer.
MY BUDDY
They say he died in glory,
What ever that may be.
If its dying in a burst of flame,
Then glory's not for me.
In the briefing room this morning,
He sat with clear eyes and strong heart,
Just one of many airman
Determined to do his part.
My buddy had the guts alright,
He sought not glory nor fame.
He knew there was a job to do,
My crew all felt the same.
But death had the final word,
In its log it wrote his name.
For my buddy died this afternoon
In glory - in a burst of flame.
(Dedicated to Mike Shanley who gave his life ditching on his 6th mission)
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I think the poem means that they all probably will die but they got a job to accomplish and it didn’t matter how they’ll go down, but the only thing that matters for them is not going out in fame or glory but to do the job they had to do. “But death had the final word”
ReplyDeletethe poem is about like how this pearson that is writting a poem and that its writting to this pearson that died and he is talkinking about strong
ReplyDeleteI think the theme is loss with sorrow, it's a poem of life and death, and of course, loosing someone you care deeply about. (In this case, him)
ReplyDeleteI think that the theme is that the people should awalys thank them for giving up their life just for fighting in our country and that if he will never forget what he did for our counrty
ReplyDeleteit also means that he would do anything tio save his country or that he really cares about his country and that he gave up his life just for saving his country
ReplyDeleteWhat the poem is trying to say is that a man gave up his life. He did all that because of his country that means that he really liked his country to fight over it, and even worse died over it. Which I think is really nice because I know that nobody that is brave, would ever risked their life for our country.
ReplyDeleteThe theme is to do your jod and complete it than to died for not doing your jod at least died doing it.One example is,["He knew there a jod to do, My crew all felt the same way"]. Another is ["In the briefing room this morning, He sat with clear eyes and strong heart, Just one of many airman Determined to do his part"]
ReplyDeleteThe theme is to do your jod and complete it than to died for not doing your jod at least died doing it.One example is,["He knew there a jod to do, My crew all felt the same way"]. Another is ["In the briefing room this morning, He sat with clear eyes and strong heart, Just one of many airman Determined to do his part"]
ReplyDeleteI THINK THAT THE THEME OF THIS POEM IS HOW THE MAN DIED IN SUCH TRAGEDY BUT IT IS GLORIOUS AT\ THE SAME TIME BECAUSE HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEBERED AS A GREAT MAN. WHATS THIS MEANS IS THAT EVEN THOUGH HE DIED IN A BAD WAY HE WILL BE GOING UP TO GOD!!!
ReplyDeleteI think this theme is about how according to the poem the buddy was determined to do his part and he had guts he sat there with clear eyes and strong heart. He was determined to die and .On the poem it states that he knew there was a job to be done death was had the final word the buddy died on his 6 mission. This theme is about he died in battled and he was so ready and determined he sat there with glory and strong heart and proud to finish the job with honor. I think that’s what the theme is about in this poem about his friend that died. According to the poem the crew felt the same what the buddy felt guts of glory and to get the job done. Also in the poem it states that if it’s dying in a burst of flame then glory’s was not for me. I think what that means that he wasn’t ready to die not like how his buddy felt. His buddy was full of heart to die but he wasn’t he die in his 6 mission. I think that’s all this WWII poem was about and what it means.
ReplyDeleteThe them of this poem is friend ship. The poem says " For my buddy died this afternoon in glory- in a burst of flame". The them is friend ship because he is talking about how he lost his friend and that he wish that he was still alive. And that he died because he knew he had to get his job done.
ReplyDeleteThe theme of the poem is saying that the narrator's buddy died and that he was not trying out for the KIA (Killed in Action) because he sought nor glory nor fame. The narrator says that if that was glory it is not for him. From his point of view and vocabulary you can tell that they were close friends. Who knows what country they're from. The narrator saw his buddy steady and strong but in the end death had taken over his buddy. The burst of flame could be bombs or it could be the representation of hell. Either way to me it looks as if they were Jews. But if they are in an army than it couldn't be. Anyway, the theme ends up being the solemn mood of the narrator as he lost his buddy that afternoon.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of the poem is of a guy that died in glorey in the war war 2 becouse he had the strainth to die for us in the war war 2 and that someone saqid that if glorey is a burst of flame he didn't want it
ReplyDeleteThe theme is coping with loss.The man is sad because he loss his friend.in the poem it said "But death had the final word, In its log it, wrote his name. For my buddy died this afternoon In glory - in a burst of flame." I know that his buddy died.
ReplyDeleteI think the poem is coping with loss because it said in the peom "MY BUDDY They say he died in glory,"and that is very sad that his best buddy died in a burst of flame,that made me think that he feel's afraid of forgetting his best buddy.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme is coping with the loss of a frend because in the poem it said "but death had the final word,in its log it wrote his name." and a think he is coping with the loos of a frend it said in the poem "for my bubby died this afternoon in glory."
ReplyDeleteI think the theme is about he is really sad becaouse one of his friends just died and he feels sorry becouse he also by his side just like this part of the story " He sat with clear eyes and strong heart, Just one of many airman Determined to do his part. My buddy had the guts alright, He sought not glory nor fame"
ReplyDeleteI think that it is about a person that died that was a buddy that was in the army he would burst in to flames hes not glory
ReplyDeleteOne example is that he died that day i feel sorry for the people that were their. But was glad that he fought for his country (maybe ours too) but we should all tell him thank you or say a prayer for fighting for our country (even tough he died)
ReplyDeletethe poem was about his friend haveing guts or braverey and even thought he knew he would or could die he was determand to do his part.
ReplyDeleteone examlpe is that he died that day and i feel sorry for him but then again i look up to his courage, him and his glory for he is just one of many people, soldiers who gave their lives for us today but we shudnt feel sorry but we should feel thankfull and greatful for all his work plus we shudnt groan his death but celebrate his life
ReplyDeleteI think that the theme is that the solder who wrote this meant that his buddy gave his life to help in the WWII. I also think that he knew he did this because he wanted his country to prevail in World War 2 and his buddy didn't want glory or anything but he knew there was a job to do.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme to this poem is that a lot of people do things in the world and other people don't know it and they are not thankful for what they did.This poem is talking about a friend that was a soilder and his friend died and he feels sad and he doesn't talk about anyone else that feel the same except his crew.
ReplyDeleteI think this a sad but admiring because he wrote about a friend (or in this case a buddy) that died in flames and actually took the time to write and dedicate the poem to him. He let his feelings out in that poem saying “If its dying in a burst of flame, Then glory's not for me” so he is saying that if he was in a burst in flames he did not deserve glory. Not many people would dedicate a poem to a soldier they usually dedicate a quote
ReplyDeleteI think that the point of this poem is taking about death. This poem uses death to explain how Mike Died. This poem mainly talks about death though, and what I think about it is that it's a very deep poem. The poem is about his "Buddy", and how he died. It states that he died in flames, and how this was not his glory at all. All I have to say is that I like how the perosn explains a little bit of what he fealt when his friend died, and I bet that person felt lost. And I also think thats why he wrote this peom, to talk about how he felt. This makes me think of how soldiers die. They die, wanting to defeat their enemies and save their country. Instead, they die in the wanting to save their people. So, all in all, the point of this poem is the death of a good friend.
ReplyDeleteit is about a guy that gave his life in WWII and his friend writes him this poem
ReplyDeletethe theme of this poem was probably about a soldier that died for a good cause. now his friend is writing this poem in his honor and he keeps saying MY BUDDY so they were most likely close friends and his friend gave up his life for something and he is saying that he didnt do for fame or glory but just because he had the guts and was a brave soldier like it said in the poem.
ReplyDeletei dinck that the theme of the poem is to show to not be affraid of anithing because som won might oner you for your bravery.and thers still thingsaout ther that you can help at maiby helping an old lady or a dog a person in truble or in dager.hu nows maby you can be a hero like in the poem they say that my buddy had the guts alright,he sought no glory nor fame. he knew there was a job to do.
ReplyDeletei think the theme of this poem is about death and how to spend every miniute as if it were your last.to not waste time on this very magnifesent gift we call life and to avenge the very things that we've lost in the creul earth.
ReplyDeleteThe theme is friendship and honor and respect deticated to a friend. A exaple "My buddy had the guts alright, He sought not glory nor fame." This means he is brave because he knew he could die but still went and he dint do it for fame or glory.(Respect for all the soldiers)
ReplyDeleteThe theme of the poem above is that though you know something bad might happen to you in the end, standing up and doing something about what believe in is always the right thing to do.Like his buddy in the poem he gave up his life to save his mission. Unless your a coward stand up for what you believe in, in his case he might have died anyway but he chose to go dowm like a real hero. As for his friend the one that wrote the poem, why is he making fun of a person that just saved his life. that person is true coward because he ditched his own crew to save himself. What type of airman is that, in fact if he is going to ditch why did he volunteer to protect us.And what did he expect to accomplish with this poem, worshipper? No one likes a coward.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of the peom is about death and bravery. I think that is the theme because hes taking about one of his freinds in the war.Also at the end it says he died in glory. Also i think this poem is sad because its talking about someone dying in the war.Also i think its bravery because it says he sat with a strong heart and how his buddy had guts.Also i think its about bravery because he gave his life up in the war.Also how he says dying in the war is glory to the guy. So i think that is why the theme is bravery and death.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of this poem is a man remembering that his friend died and gave his life defending this country and honoring him for it. An example is “My buddy had guts alright, He shot not for glory nor fame”. This means that he honored what his friend did and respects him dearly for it. Another example is “In the briefing room this morning , He sat with clear eyes and strong heart , Just one of many air man determined to do his part”. This is telling the reader what the poet thought of his friend who gave his life to save his country.
ReplyDeleteIs about this soldier frend was in the army and die with gloryand flames inworld war 11 becasue it was his best frined in the war. Also how they fought together in teh war.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme is that the friend that fought in the war they are proud of them because they fought for their contry. Also they6 are so happy for them.
ReplyDeleteI think that its about a man who gives his life because he fells bad for the man that his going to die.
ReplyDeletei think the teme is about a really sad boy ho gave is life in the wwii and his friend writes him this poem to tell how much he feels about his best friend
ReplyDeleteThe theme is coping with loss and he feels sorry becouse he also by his side just like this part of the story "He sat with clear eyes and strong heart, Just one of many airman Determined to do his part.It is about a guy that gave his life in WWII and his life his friend writes him this poem because he died.
ReplyDeleteI think that the theme of the poem, “My Buddy” was that even if the soldier died it could be said that he died in glory because he died because of doing something that everyone was proud or something good which was fighting and risking his life in World War Two. In the poem it says, “They say he died in glory, Whatever that may be”. This shows how the soldier who wrote this poem does not really get why they say this because he is too fighting for other people and country and maybe he doesn’t really think that people are proud of him so he doesn’t really get why they say that if for him it was a tragic death of a friend he loved. ):
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of the poem is that a man that they called him “My Buddy”. It’s about a man that died, for him to win the World War 2. People say that the man dint care if he was going to glory or flame he knew there was a job to do and to try to accomplish it .According to “My Buddy”,” In the briefing room this morning, He sat with clear eyes and strong heart, Just one of many airman Determined to do his part”. This is saying that he is responsible and a man that is prepare on what he is going to do like for him he is going to fight for the War World 2. According to “My Buddy “,”My buddy had the guts alright”. This is saying that the man was very determine to even die so that he will win the World War 2.
ReplyDeleteWell what I think the theme for this poem he is trying to say his buddy was a good soldier and he died as a hero. So that is the theme of the poem
ReplyDeleteThe theme is about this guy who lost a friend on the battle and he wrote him a poem.
ReplyDeleteWhat I think the theme of this poem is is that his friend is sad because one of his friend had just died just to fight in WWII. And probably he felt sad and wrote him this poem for example “He sat with clear eyes and strong heart, Just one of many air man determined to do his part. My buddy had the guts alright, he sought not glory nor fame.”
ReplyDeleteThe theme of the story is about a soldier in world war II that gave his life and his friend wrote a poem about the one that died for his memory
ReplyDeleteThe theme of this poem is that the person who wrote it was thankful for his friend soldier who gave his life for his friend and didn't even care because they were very good friends. Because of him losing his life that meant the he had a very good heart and mind.His friend was really brave for him to lose his life for a long had friend.
ReplyDeleteI think the reason why the author wrote this poem to his beddy because it says in the poem " My buddy died in glory, then the glory isnt for me, he sat there withclear eye and strong heart, my buddy had the guts alrights, he sought not glory for me. For my buddy died this afternoon in glory" This poem was in memory of his buddy and how he died in glory not for him but for what he was fighting for.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme is even that the guy misses his buddy and like respects him and honors him even thought he is dead. Like it says the the poem They say he died in glory, What ever that may be. If its dying in a burst of flame, Then glory's not for me. In the briefing room this morning, He sat with clear eyes and strong heart, Just one of many airman Determined to do his part." this shows that he misses him and is remembering him before he died. anther example is "For my buddy died this afternoon In glory - in a burst of flame. " this shows that he is like kind of showing him respect by saying he died in glory
ReplyDeleteWhat I think this theme is about that he feels very sadness that his best buddy died next to his side during the WW2. "He sat with clear eyes and strong heart ,just one of many airman Dtermined to do hist part . My buddy had the guts alright , He sought not glory nor fame".
ReplyDeleteI think the Poem is about a soldier who risked everything for this country so we cold live better i think this poem is really sad because one example is He sat with clear eyes and strong heart, Just one of many airman Determined to do his part. My buddy had the guts alright, He sought not glory nor fame. He knew there was a job to do,i think the person who wrote this poem is really nice cause he cared of the soldier
ReplyDeleteI think that the theme of this poem is that sometimes someone dying makes other people really sad even if it means dying for glory. An example from the poem is “They say he died in glory, whatever that maybe. If it’s dying in a burst of flames, then glory’s not for me.”
ReplyDeleteI think it is about a guy that wrote a poem in honor for his friend that died in world war two. I also think that he feels gulty he did not go to world war two.Becuase in the poem it says "If its dying in a burst of flame, Then glory's not for me." in burst of flame means that by a bomb or being shot.He also says "Then golrly is not for me" that may mean that they should not thank him , for doing nothing in WWII.
ReplyDeleteI think this theme is about this guy who is really sad because his buddy died in glory and h e feels sad because he got to worked and keep going and not leave his gob and it is a great important thing to do and to keep going and not to give up on his experience.
ReplyDeleteHis “Buddy” died for us by fighting for our country. I think the theme is that his buddy was a strong soldier that was very brave and wasn’t afraid of death. Because it says “MY BUDDY They say he died in glory, What ever that may be.” Which means his buddy didn’t die for glory he thinks he died for someone. I think his buddy died from trying to safe civilians, I think we need more people like “Buddy”.
ReplyDeletei think this is very important for me and my friend's because everything you say is true for those who believe in the opinions of others and every time one of us think very different things and important for what we believe certain
ReplyDeleteit is about a man whos buddy died in ww 2 and they said he died in glory and the other guy said he did die in glory. and in the end he died with glory .
ReplyDeleteit is about a man that has just died in WW2 and he is thinking about how he died in a fire but he said he died in glory. but he also said that if dying in a flame is glory then glory is not meant for him
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ReplyDeleteThe article is trying to say how one soldier describes how he feels when his friend dies and how he would not want to die. Some people feel to die but this person already knows he doesn’t want to.
The guy died in glory to help us in war and he completed his job even though he died. The theme to this poem is bravery.
ReplyDeletethis theme is to do your job and complete it than to died for not doing your job at least died along. this theme is sadly because his buddy died this afternoon in glory in a burst of flame.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of this poem is sad becuse is about a guy that gave his life in WW1 and he died.So his friends wrote him a poem about how he died in glory.And i think the poem is really sad because he died in war
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of this poem is about a man talking about his old friend that he had but theme was that he missed his friend. But most importantly was that his friend died for everybody and now the man who survived that day who saw his friend die that is the man that wrote this poem about his friend.
ReplyDeleteI think this poem has a theme of bravery. because it says," My buddy had the guts alright, He sought not glory nor fame. He knew there was a job to do,." He knew it was a dangerous mission and he had the guts to do the job.
ReplyDeleteThe theme is that a real soldier doensn't fight in war for glory or fame. He gave out his life by ditching the 6th mission he didn't want glory or fame. One example is ["My buddy had the guts alright, He sought not glory nor fame"].
ReplyDeletei htink this was very important to pepole i think this is very sad and about a guy that gave his life in wwll.
ReplyDeleteWhat I think the theme is that,
ReplyDeletehis friend died and he feels real sad and the way how he feels sad is that it says "if its dying in a burst of flame". and he feels like he is alone.
It is about a guy that gave his life in wwii and his friends are writing him this poem to remember him and to tell people what he did.
ReplyDeletei think that this poem is sad because it says that death has its final words and the guy dies i think the guy didnt die with glory or fame i think
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of this poem is that when ever you start something you got to finish it. One example is “Just one of many airmen determined to do his part” which is saying that the guy who died did his part he started something and he was ready to finish it. This is what I think the theme is.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme is about a guy that had a friend and his friend was in the WWII and this theme is also sad because maybe the guy feels so sad for his friend because he died and is like hard because the guy friend gave all of his life on the WWII and he end up dieing.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of the poem is that he died for people because it says in the poem “it was dedicated from one WWII soldier to another”. Also the theme of the poem is that he died for us and that he died in glory because in the poem it says that “he died in glory”. He died because he felt like he had the guts.
ReplyDeleteThe theme is about qa man who dies for honor and glory to his friend and how brave he was when he died saying it wasnt glory for him but for the man with honor
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of this poem is that don't feel really sorry for what should be right to do and be strong of what's right. I think it was pretty sad to, but if it was me i would feel good, confident, etc.
ReplyDeleteThe theme is to do your job and complete all the work that they give you and never give up. MY BUDDY they say he died in glory, What ever that may be. And its about a guy that gives up his life and dies.
ReplyDeleteThe theme is that he is confused and sad about his friend becuase they both were willing to do their jobs and seeked no glory. And he is confused because they say he died in in glory but he doenst know what glory is
ReplyDeleteI think the poem is about to do all your work and do important things in life so that when you die someone will remember you. “He knew there was a job to do, My crew all felt the same”. The guy knew he had to do something in the war and everybody knew that.
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of the poem is to do your jod and complete it than to died for not doing your jod at least died doing it. One example is he knew theres a job to do, my crew all feel the same way. Another is in the briefing room this morning, he sat with clear eyes and strong heart, just one of many air-man determined to do this part.
ReplyDeleteI tink that the theme about this poem is to try your best on the thing that you are doing before you die.One example is "My buddy had the guts alright, He sought not glory nor fame."
ReplyDeleteIt means that you should do your job no matter what.In the poem it says"He sought not glory nor fame" It means that he didn't do for glory or fame he did it for his country
ReplyDeleteThe poem talk about how when your a WWII solder that he loves and fight bravely for his life in the WWII army and that gives his life in WWII ands taht he would be honered and remnebred from love onesa nd his friend writes him the poem
ReplyDeleteI think that the theme is to try your best before you die. One example is "My buddy had the guts alright, He sought not glory nor fame." This shows that he tryied his best to do something not for something for himself.
ReplyDeleteI thuink it is about a guy that is explaining about the ww2. This is a very sad story because it talkes about this guy fihgting in war.
ReplyDeleteThe theme of this poem was to be brave for the greater good. It is because the man gave his life for his people. He didn't think twice he just did it. He knew what he was doing and wanted to do it. He knew ot would help his contry so that gave him cause. This man was brave enough to give his life for the greater good and for his own people. That is why doing things for the greater good is the theme.
ReplyDeleteI thinck that the person that wrote the poem is sad about it. But everyone thincks he did all the work but it was the poeple that gave their lives.So the writer is saying that the people that died deserve their credit.
ReplyDeleteThe theme of the poem is that the soilder gave his life to help others and dying for doing his job good and his friend remembered about him. “If its dying in a burst of flame, Then glory's not for me”.
ReplyDeleteI think that this poem is about death and how a soilder he knew died and wat he thinks abot the way that he died also how he gave his life in WWII and his friend wrote a poem about the way he died
ReplyDeleteIt talks about how his friend died in glory and how it was his job to die and how he couldnt have done the things his friend had done.
ReplyDeleteThe theme of this poem is to do something that you wanted to do, before you die. So complete what you were gonna do.An example is ("he knew their was a job to do")Another one is ("who gave his life ditching on his 6th mission")And that can tell you that he died for doing his job or while doing it.So theirs this soldier that had a friend, and his friend dies in the war, (in a burst of flame).He died while giving a life to someone else, and while doing his job that he wanted to do with no fear.
ReplyDeleteI think that the theme for this poem is that you should always do your part cause you die with glory and you don’t need to get famous for this but you know you did a very good job. Especially if you are a soldier in World War 2 you need to know that you are doing your part for your country.
ReplyDeleteThe theme of this poem is about a guy that was a soldier and he gave his live and everything he had to the WWII and both friends meant a lot to each other. I knew this because it said “He died in glory” and that you say when you were really good with each other and you say well for the person who passed away. Also I know that this happened because he gave everything for his job because it states, “He knew there was a job to do, My crew all felt the same”. That is why I think that is the theme of the poem.
ReplyDeleteit is about a guy that wrote this poem about his friend who died in WWII and his friend knew that his friend never gave up and he tried hard to safe himself but sadly he did no survied
ReplyDeleteI think that is saying that its a honrobale thing to die for your country in battle and that he was the only strong one to actully give his life in the line if duty
ReplyDeleteI think the theme is that you should always do the job or work you were told to do rather than to set it aside and not even try. Also this man was giving this poem to tell that his friend didn’t do what was told to be done but it didn’t mean that he had to have death to repay for his laziness.
ReplyDeleteI think the poem is sad because it talks about a soldier talking about his partner. It said he wanted not glory or fame. He just did what he did.
ReplyDeleteThe theme of this poem is to do your job and complete it and if u die atleast you did your job and other people will be proud of you. One example is "For my buddy died this afternoon In glory" there hes talking good about him because maybe he knows that he completed his job. Thats what i think.
ReplyDeleteThe theme is to do your job and and if you die you at least doing it. An example is, “he knew there was a job to do, ". the second one is "in the briefing room this morning, He sat with clear eyes and strong heart, Just one of many airman Determined to do his part" and that’s my response
ReplyDeleteI think it means that his friend is brave and died in glory."But if dying in glory means that same fate than that is not the life for me." I think this poem means thay when his friend was in the war he was brave and had a heart so he burst into flames so that is glory.
ReplyDeleteI think the message of the poem is that the guy died but saving the country and with glory and i think its trying to say that the guy its not like other soldiers
ReplyDeleteI think the theme of this poem is friend ship, because he caled this guy his buddy and his buddy sacrefised his life for evrione by diching his plane.
ReplyDeleteI think this peom is about how a guy's friend feels bad for him because he blew up in a flame. The friend is brave and he is glad of what he did and protected his country.
ReplyDeletei think that the auther that wrote this poem e wrote it for his buddy because in the poem it said that. my buddy died in glory,then the glory isnt for me,he said that in the article because i read it and i think it was sad. then he said my buddy had the guts alrightss sad.so the auther that wrote this was for his buddy and i think this was really sad.
ReplyDeletei think that the peom is trying to say that the person who wrote the poem lost somebody who they loved. they want them back so i Guess the poem is in the memory and dedicated to them:p
ReplyDeleteithink this poem means his friend died in glory bacause of all he'd done for people and he's confused and sad about his friend bbecause they both were willing to do their jobs and seeked no glory.
ReplyDeleteIt's about a guy that wrote a poem to his friend, saying that his friend died in war with glory
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