We read this poem during the lecture. I am interested in his idea of death. He saw it as inevitable and close, which I believe would be a sad way to live.

It is interesting that these soldiers wanted honor in fighting in these battles. So it would make sense why someone would want to venture out past the trenches and face the war head on.

I do think its a little odd that a soldier would hope for an attack. I understand they are in a cramped space, but to face the possibility of killing someone, or dying, that doesn't seem preferable to me, personally.

This would be extremely miserable. To go through the daytime with a risk of dying to gunfire only to sleep at night freezing without being able to build any sort of fire.

This comment makes me believe Alan Seeger had an unenjoyable experience in the war.