The conflict involving England and Ireland was the result of years of tension and intrigue that culminated in the armed conflict to determine whether Ireland would be able to achieve independence. The conflict was intensified by the feeling of patriotism between the two nations. This patriotism is shown in the poem in the lines "My country is Kiltartan Cross". However, the result of the war would not bring differences to people's lives, especially the poorest and without influence as the speaker shows in the lines "No likely end could bring them loss / Or leave them happier than before." This discouraged men from fighting in a war to defend and fight people they do not love or hate, as can be seen in the lines "Those that I fight I do not hate, Those that I guard I do not love."
Explanation:
This question is about the poem "An Irish Airman Foresees His Death" that shows the thoughts of a soldier who knows that his destiny will be to die in a war that is insignificant for him, since it will not promote any change in the life of his fellow citizens, besides not to fight someone he considers an enemy.
