Key Quotations (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What does irony mean in Graves's memoir?
What does irony mean in Graves's memoir?
Contrast between expectation & reality
In the rats quotation, what were two rats fighting over?
In the rats quotation, what were two rats fighting over?
A severed hand
What post-war symptom made Graves feel sick?
What post-war symptom made Graves feel sick?
Travelling by train
Who does Graves blame for sacrificing the younger generation?
Who does Graves blame for sacrificing the younger generation?
The elder generation's stupidity
What does Graves seek through writing the memoir?
What does Graves seek through writing the memoir?
Forgetfulness
How does the Royal Welch officer say the regiment views the war?
How does the Royal Welch officer say the regiment views the war?
They don't recognize it socially
What term describes soldiers joking about death as a coping mechanism?
What term describes soldiers joking about death as a coping mechanism?
Gallows humour
At what age did Graves write the memoir?
At what age did Graves write the memoir?
Thirty-three
What does the false death notice symbolise for Graves?
What does the false death notice symbolise for Graves?
Rebirth & transformation
Why did Graves use grotesque imagery like the rats?
Why did Graves use grotesque imagery like the rats?
To destroy romanticised views of war