Key Quotations (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Central dramatic device in Oh! What a Lovely War
Central dramatic device in Oh! What a Lovely War
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3 theatrical genres Littlewood blends
3 theatrical genres Littlewood blends
Music hall, documentary theatre, epic theatre
What 'kibosh' means & its effect in the play
What 'kibosh' means & its effect in the play
To end something; trivialises the serious military situation
Casualties on 1st day of Battle of the Somme
Casualties on 1st day of Battle of the Somme
Nearly 60,000
Quote showing strategic deadlock
Quote showing strategic deadlock
Trenches will extend from Switzerland to the sea
Why diary format uses present tense
Why diary format uses present tense
Creates immediacy & puts audience in soldier's experience
Why German officer perspectives are included
Why German officer perspectives are included
Shows shared humanity & universal futility of conflict
'Good God, Reggie, feet are filthy' reveals what?
'Good God, Reggie, feet are filthy' reveals what?
Elite detachment & callous ignorance of frontline conditions
'Land of hope & glory' irony when sung by admirals
'Land of hope & glory' irony when sung by admirals
They're safe whilst promoting patriotic sacrifice of soldiers
'Goodbyeee' final quotation represents what?
'Goodbyeee' final quotation represents what?
Hollow relief & lament for dead, not triumphant victory