nostalgia Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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summary
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- explores the moment in which the term ‘nostalgia’ is coined, following the crusades of 17th century Swiss mercenaries.
- it follows the path of the mercenaries, hired to kill for money, as they begin to miss their homes.
2
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what is the poetic voice?
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- a warning voice, a melancholic observer, reflecting on the experience of Swiss mercenaries and the consequences of their displacement.
- home sick.
3
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how is the poetic voice created?
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- dramatic monologue.
- indirect speaker ->the speaker isn’t necessarily an individual but rather a voice representing a collective experiences of the mercenaries.
- sadness and longing.
physical and psychological toll of nostalgia. - vivd imagery and symbolism.
- vivid imagery and symbolism.
4
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themes
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- memories
- identity
- loss
