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Question 22 • SC-English 3 Honors

How are the themes of "The Colored Soldiers" and "War Is Kind" different?

Answer

“War Is Kind” implies that war can be a unifying force, while “The Colored Soldiers” implies that war is exclusively a dividing force.

“War Is Kind” suggests the certainty of war’s injustice, while “The Colored Soldiers” suggests that war can have positive outcomes.

“War Is Kind” focuses on the individual against nature, while “The Colored Soldiers” focuses on the individual against self.

“War Is Kind” presents a romantic view of war, while “The Colored Soldiers” presents a more realistic view of war.

Explanation

“War Is Kind” uses bitter irony to show war’s cruelty and injustice, despite its repeated claim that war is kind. “The Colored Soldiers” honors Black soldiers’ bravery and suggests their service and sacrifice could bring positive recognition and progress. Thus, the poems differ in that one emphasizes war’s injustice, while the other emphasizes positive outcomes of the soldiers’ service.

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