Patriotic Poetry and Social Engagement: A Cross-Cultural Study of Jessie Pope’s “Who’s for the Game?” and Lami'a Abbas Amara’s “Baghdad, You Are”

Abstract

This detailed investigation combines a study of patriotic poetry with social engagement by comparing Jessie Pope's "Who's For The Game?" and Lami'a Abbas Amara's "Baghdad, You Are." and Lami'a Abbas Amara's "Baghdad, You Are." Through their separate cultural origins these poems establish separate perspectives about nationalism together with societal war consequences. Jessie Pope releases "Who's For The Game?" During World War I this poem showcases propaganda ideals through nationalistic messaging which simplicity and persuasive techniques create enthusiasm for national warfare. Through "Baghdad, You Are" Lami'a Abbas Amara depicts Baghdad as an emotional symbol which represents both cultural identity and its spiritual essentiality. The study examines these poetic works through cultural perspectives to analyze their role in mirroring society yet reveals how poetry enables opinion formation and prompts nationalism while analyzing patriotism's societal norms regarding warfare. An investigation into sacrifice alongside duty identity and loss across these literary pieces seeks to establish poetry's capabilities as a cultural fulfillment tool for social public commentary.