In paragraph 1 of this section, what do you think the phrase forged in the crucible of war means?

While this is somewhat vague, you can take apart a statement by examining the context and meanings of the selected words. Forged generally means “created,” but with imagery of weaponry. This is also true for crucible. A crucible is associated with molten metal and other weaponry. Someone forged in the crucible of war may have been “hardened by the tests of wartime, or afflicted by the trials of war.” Hope this helps.

the primary theme of "elegy written in a country churchyard" is a reflection about the significance of the lives of a group of modest people buried in a rural church cemetery. elegies focus on the death of an individual or group of people, and they generally have a melancholy tone. hope this you all.