Bayonnet Charge by Ted Hughes Flashcards
Ted Hughes was a _______ Poet, former RAF Serviceman, and wrote about Nature and _____________.
Chief…Humanity…
How does “Bayonet Charge” start?
In Medias Res (Middle of the Action).
Why does “Bayonet Charge” start in Medias Res?
It Grabs the Readers Attention from the Beginning, starts with a Sudden Action.
The Nameless Soldier is more than a Weapon than a Man because People are a ______________ Weapon to Earth.
Destructive.
What does “Etcetera” indicate?
A Mockery.
What does the Hare represent?
Nature is Disturbed by War. The Hare can Hide from Danger, but the Soldiers can’t. Both affected by Conflict.
What does “Bayonet Charge” suggest?
Man is a Machine, Dumb and only getting Violent towards Nature.
Summary of Stanza 1.
The Soldier is Awake and Active wearing his Heavy Armoury going into the War, he can hear Gunshots around him.
Summary of Stanza 2.
He is Cold, Tired, and doesn’t want to carry on, he is very Scared and highly Aware of what is going on around him.
Summary of Stanza 3.
A Yellow Hare is getting away from the Violence, and the Soldiers want to be like the Hare, but it just can’t be.
“In Raw-Seamed Hot Khaki.” What does this show?
Uniform, Dark Green-Brown.
