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CSEC English B · May/June 2026 · Paper 2 · Question 3

Section B: Poetry. Answer one essay question based on the prescribed poetry anthology.

Write an essay comparing 'Death be not Proud' and 'Dulce et Decorum Est' on power and control: describe who or what exerts power in each poem, discuss the speaker's attitude in one poem, and examine one poetic device each poet uses to explore this theme.

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