Character Analysis (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Willie Dunne's military regiment
Willie Dunne's military regiment
Royal Dublin Fusiliers
Willie's psychological condition from war trauma
Willie's psychological condition from war trauma
Shell shock
Metaphor for Willie's gutted psychological state
Metaphor for Willie's gutted psychological state
Filleted fish
James Dunne's profession and political loyalty
James Dunne's profession and political loyalty
Policeman loyal to British Empire
When James's apologetic letter reaches Willie
When James's apologetic letter reaches Willie
Posthumously (after Willie's death)
Gretta's symbolic role for Willie
Gretta's symbolic role for Willie
Hope, domesticity, emotional anchor
Christy Moran's role to Willie
Christy Moran's role to Willie
Father figure and loyal sergeant
Jesse Kirwan's fate in the novel
Jesse Kirwan's fate in the novel
Desertion and execution
Father Buckley's revealed true nature
Father Buckley's revealed true nature
Sexual predator/corrupt chaplain
Dolly Dunne's political alignment
Dolly Dunne's political alignment
Easter Rising rebels/Irish nationalism