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How did Sassoon's view on the war change over time?

  • Became more supportive

  • Stayed the same

  • Grew more critical

  • Became indifferent

Answer

Sassoon's initial enthusiasm for the war gave way to disillusionment and horror as he experienced the realities of trench warfare. His poetry evolved to reflect this change, becoming increasingly critical of the war and its leaders.
Wielding Words of War: Discovering Siegfried Sassoon's Literary Legacy

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