Suicide In The Trenches Summary & Interpretation by Siegfried Sassoon

Suicide In The Trenches Summary & Interpretation by Siegfried Sassoon

Summary of Suicide In The Trenches “Suicide in the Trenches” begins with the excitement of a young boy who seeks adventure to overcome his meaningless life.  Before the war, the young boy enjoyed a simple life but after joining the army his enjoyment was taken away.  The horror or war and trenches and the emptiness of being alone caused the boy the commit suicide.  The message of the poem is the futility of war and the irresponsible society as they make many innocents to lose life. Detail analysis of Suicide In The Trenches “I knew a simple soldier boy Who grinned at life in empty joy, Slept soundly through the lonesome dark, And whistled early with the lark.” The first stanza talks about the innocent guy man who became a soldier. He led a happy youthful life.  He used to enjoy the dark night with a peaceful sleep and would rise with great happiness whistling along with the larks. The peaceful life of an innocent boy is well expressed here. He represents the peace and happiness of every indi…