Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Flashcards
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Author & title of novel about WWI themes
Author & title of novel about WWI themes
Ben Elton's 'The First Casualty'
Novel's primary thematic concern
Novel's primary thematic concern
WWI specifically, not war in general
Modern understanding of shell shock
Modern understanding of shell shock
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Why Kingsley accused of cowardice
Why Kingsley accused of cowardice
Intellectual opposition, not physical fear
Conscientious objectors' true quality despite label
Conscientious objectors' true quality despite label
Genuine bravery in standing firm in beliefs
Captain Shannon's view of PTSD
Captain Shannon's view of PTSD
A form of cowardice/weakness
Shell shock treatment specialists in WWI
Shell shock treatment specialists in WWI
Brain specialists, not psychiatrists
Real war poet Abercrombie is based on
Real war poet Abercrombie is based on
Siegfried Sassoon
War poets' role described in novel
War poets' role described in novel
Frontline reporters of their day
WWI officer training level
WWI officer training level
Little to no experience/proper training