Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Shell-shock symptoms in soldiers
Shell-shock symptoms in soldiers
Nightmares, mutism, irrational fears, traumatic memories
Craiglockhart War Hospital location
Craiglockhart War Hospital location
Scottish war hospital for shell-shocked soldiers
Rivers's key question about madness
Rivers's key question about madness
Was it mad to break down or mad to perpetuate war?
Central paradox in Regeneration
Central paradox in Regeneration
Who is insane: broken soldiers or society perpetuating war?
'The right kind' of love refers to
'The right kind' of love refers to
Fear male bonds might be homosexual not just comradeship
Contradiction in wartime male bonds
Contradiction in wartime male bonds
Comradeship encouraged but homosexuality feared/policed
Why Sassoon threatens social order
Why Sassoon threatens social order
His homosexuality challenges heteronormative expectations
Rivers described as 'male mother'
Rivers described as 'male mother'
He nurtures patients, challenging gender roles in caring
How patients view Rivers
How patients view Rivers
As surrogate father figure seeking guidance and support
How war treats soldiers
How war treats soldiers
As interchangeable units, not unique individuals