John McCrae may have written 'In Flanders Field' to remember the soldiers who died (1), encourage and give hope to soldiers (who are still fighting) (2) and to convey the horror of war (3), also to pass on the responsibility to the people in England who are enlisting (4). McCrae might have wanted to keep people fighting for their country or encourage other soldiers to join the fight. Surname of Poet modal verb Name of poem (1 – 4) range of specific reasons for What the poet intended or wanted people to think or understand