Parent Guide > The Death of a Soldier

by Wallace Stevens 1918

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "The Death of a Soldier" by Wallace Stevens.

In Wallace Stevens's poem "The Death of a Soldier," a soldier's life and death is compared to autumn.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Death and War & Peace as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do people face death?" and "How are we changed by war?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this poem at home:
    • What was "The Death of a Soldier" about?
    • What did you learn about Death?
    • What did you learn about War & Peace?
  • Watch The World of Wallace Stevens Trailer at home with your child.