Character Analysis (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Captain Graves' role in 'Goodbye to All That'
Captain Graves' role in 'Goodbye to All That'
Narrator and protagonist of autobiographical work
Graves' rank when first introduced
Graves' rank when first introduced
Lieutenant
Graves' distinctive approach to war
Graves' distinctive approach to war
Literary - collected stories and made observations
What happened to Graves at Battle of the Somme
What happened to Graves at Battle of the Somme
Serious wounds; declared dead; symbolic rebirth
Graves' psychological condition after war
Graves' psychological condition after war
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Sassoon's commitment despite injuries
Sassoon's commitment despite injuries
Volunteered to return to active combat
Kitchener's deceptive recruitment tactic
Kitchener's deceptive recruitment tactic
Offered temp officer posts to graduates, then betrayed them
Battle where Kitchener's educated men were slaughtered
Battle where Kitchener's educated men were slaughtered
Battle of Loos
Dr Rivers' post-war role
Dr Rivers' post-war role
Most important psychiatrist treating traumatised soldiers
Effectiveness of Rivers' treatment on Graves
Effectiveness of Rivers' treatment on Graves
Mostly ineffective; Graves unwilling to change