Bayonet Charge Flashcards
1
Q
“Suddenly he awoke”
A
- he is vulnerable
- war just throws you in unprepared
- like he just woke from a nightmare
2
Q
“Hot khaki, his sweat heavy”
A
- repetition of ‘h’ sound
- imitates the soldiers heavy breathing
- he is exausted and out of breath
3
Q
“King, honour, human dignity, etcetra | dropped like luxuries”
A
- asyndetic list
- all the reasons for joining the war
- they are not relevant anymore
- they are attacking out of fear not principle
4
Q
“His terror’s touchy dynamite”
A
- alliteration
- the soldier seems to have become a weapon rather than a human being
- he is driven purely by fear
5
Q
What are the key themes of Bayonet Charge?
A
- Nature harmed by war
- Reality of war
- Effects of conflict
- Fear
6
Q
When was Bayonet Charge set?
A
- World War One (1914-1918)
- men over the age of 17
- men recruited by troops in villages and propaganda posters
7
Q
What is a Bayonet Charge?
A
- when one army runs at the others trenches in a surprise attack
8
Q
Why are Bayonet Charges successful?
A
- they are unexpected
- it’s really good at scaring the enemy
- > a lot of noise
- > really intimidating
9
Q
Who is Ted Hughes?
A
- a poet who often focussed on the power of nature
- > however here nature is the victim
10
Q
What inspired Ted Hughes to write Bayonet Charge?
A
- he was inspired by Wilfred Owen’s poetry
- he never experienced war but lost his father in WW1
