Roger Bennett reads "This Be The Verse"

The video discusses the English poet Philip Larkin, focusing on a personal experience with an English teacher who emphasized memorizing First World War poems. The teacher's emotional response to the poems was initially puzzling until the speaker learned about Larkin's poem 'This Be The Verse', which explores themes of parental influence and generational misery. The poem's stark language and message are analyzed, highlighting its impact and relevance.

In what way does the speaker reflect on their understanding of their teacher's actions?

What advice does the poem give regarding having children?