Regeneration by Pat Barker (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What do themes represent in literary works?
What do themes represent in literary works?
Fundamental & universal ideas explored
Which symptom of shell-shock is NOT mentioned in the note?
Which symptom of shell-shock is NOT mentioned in the note?
Blindness
What is the novel's central philosophical paradox about madness?
What is the novel's central philosophical paradox about madness?
Who's insane: soldiers or war society?
Why are emotional bonds between men encouraged on the battlefield?
Why are emotional bonds between men encouraged on the battlefield?
They create loyal, effective units
What does 'the right kind' of love phrase reveal?
What does 'the right kind' of love phrase reveal?
Underlying fear of homosexuality
How does Sassoon's homosexuality function in the novel?
How does Sassoon's homosexuality function in the novel?
Threat to social stability & order
According to Rivers, when are authorities less tolerant of homosexuality?
According to Rivers, when are authorities less tolerant of homosexuality?
In wartime than peacetime
Why does the 'male mother' description trouble Rivers?
Why does the 'male mother' description trouble Rivers?
Implies nurturing is inherently female
Why does protectiveness emerge as a response in wartime?
Why does protectiveness emerge as a response in wartime?
Provides outlet for need to control
How does Rivers's role conflict with military culture?
How does Rivers's role conflict with military culture?
He gives individualised care vs units