Context & Writer's Techniques (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Author of The Accrington Pals
Author of The Accrington Pals
Peter Whelan
The Accrington Pals premiere year
The Accrington Pals premiere year
1981
The Accrington Pals premiere theatre
The Accrington Pals premiere theatre
Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester
Battle of the Somme date in play
Battle of the Somme date in play
1st July 1916
Casualties at Serre village
Casualties at Serre village
584 in just minutes
Split-stage foreground represents
Split-stage foreground represents
Accrington market - vibrant, home & normality
Split-stage rear represents
Split-stage rear represents
Trenches - shadowy, war & death
Purpose of Lancashire dialect
Purpose of Lancashire dialect
Authenticity & shows psychological evolution
Non-chronological structure effect
Non-chronological structure effect
Interweaves scenes, flashbacks, foreshadows loss
Ensemble focus purpose
Ensemble focus purpose
Shows war affects communities, not just individuals