Bayonet Charge Flashcards
1
Q
What is the poem about
A
A critique of the social hiararchy that manipulates individuals values to sustain conflict
2
Q
Suddenly he awoke and was running
A
‘suddenly’ out of nowhere
‘awoke’ metaphor he has only just woken up and has come to realise the reality of conflict
‘running’ charging towards the enemy
3
Q
His foot hung like statuary mid stride
A
Running toward the enemy, stops half way for a brief moment
Having a crisis of confidence
4
Q
King, honor, human dignity, etc, dropped like luxuries
A
‘honour’ - of country, abrstact idea
‘Human signity’ - all of mankind
‘etc’ - devalues everything listed, shows they are not important when ur about to die, realises they are worthless when have to face death for it
