Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Themes in literature
Themes in literature
Fundamental & often universal ideas explored by author
Dominant theme of All Quiet on Western Front
Dominant theme of All Quiet on Western Front
Horror of war - horrific violence & devastating cruelty
How old war novels portrayed war
How old war novels portrayed war
With glory, honour, patriotic duty & adventure
How Remarque depicts war
How Remarque depicts war
Chaotic, inglorious & murderous (realistic, not romantic)
3 new WWI warfare technologies mentioned
3 new WWI warfare technologies mentioned
Machine guns, poison gas, tanks
Fate of major characters by end
Fate of major characters by end
Nearly all have died
Soldiers' psychological survival mechanism
Soldiers' psychological survival mechanism
Detaching from feelings & suppressing emotions
War's effect on Paul Bäumer
War's effect on Paul Bäumer
Can't imagine future or communicate with family
Only positive element/emotion in novel
Only positive element/emotion in novel
Bonds of loyalty & friendship among soldiers
Who are soldiers' true enemies (per novel)
Who are soldiers' true enemies (per novel)
Men in power within their own nations