Character Analysis (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Stephen Wraysford's role in Birdsong
Stephen Wraysford's role in Birdsong
Central protagonist experiencing WWI
Stephen's core character trait
Stephen's core character trait
Emotional detachment
Stephen embodies what failure under trauma?
Stephen embodies what failure under trauma?
Failure of language - narrative form breaks down
Jack Firebrace's function in novel
Jack Firebrace's function in novel
Moral centre of Birdsong
Jack Firebrace's social class & job
Jack Firebrace's social class & job
Working-class tunneller
What Isabelle symbolizes
What Isabelle symbolizes
Pre-war passion and vitality
Jeanne's role for Stephen post-war
Jeanne's role for Stephen post-war
Emotional salvation & mature love possibility
Elizabeth's timeline & role
Elizabeth's timeline & role
1970s researcher bridging past and present
François represents what between nations?
François represents what between nations?
Reconciliation between England and France
Tunnellers' historical significance
Tunnellers' historical significance
Represent working-class soldiers often underrepresented