Themes (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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How did comedy function for soldiers in 'The Wipers Times'?
How did comedy function for soldiers in 'The Wipers Times'?
As a vital therapeutic tool
Which two WWI battles are specifically mentioned in the play?
Which two WWI battles are specifically mentioned in the play?
Somme and Passchendaele
What British characteristics does the play celebrate?
What British characteristics does the play celebrate?
Understatement & 'make do & mend'
Which journalist did the newspaper satirize for romanticizing war?
Which journalist did the newspaper satirize for romanticizing war?
William Beach Thomas
Which contrast exemplifies truth-telling vs. propaganda?
Which contrast exemplifies truth-telling vs. propaganda?
Howfield vs. Mitford
What term describes the play's use of genuine historical newspaper content?
What term describes the play's use of genuine historical newspaper content?
Authentic subversion
What did social class determine during WWI according to the play?
What did social class determine during WWI according to the play?
Likelihood of survival
What movement is referenced regarding changing women's roles?
What movement is referenced regarding changing women's roles?
Suffrage movement
What German propaganda piece contrasts with British irony?
What German propaganda piece contrasts with British irony?
'Hymn of Hate'
What does Roberts fear during his leave scene?
What does Roberts fear during his leave scene?
Disfigurement affecting loved ones