The Soldier Flashcards
1
Q
When was “The Soldier” written?
A
1914
2
Q
3 contextual points about Rupert Brooke (The Soldier)
A
-idealistic about war
-died due to an infected mosquito bite
-became a solider in WW1 but never fought intrenches (unrealistic perspective)
3
Q
The Soldier: “If I should die…
A
think only this of me”
4
Q
The Soldier: “A pulse in the…
A
eternal mind no less”
5
Q
The Soldier: “Under an…
A
English heaven”
6
Q
What type of sonnet is The Soldier?
A
Petrarchan sonnet - love of the country
7
Q
3 themes of The Soldier
A
-patriotism
-identity
-loss
