Bayonet Charge (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Poet of 'Bayonet Charge'
Poet of 'Bayonet Charge'
Ted Hughes
3 main themes in 'Bayonet Charge'
3 main themes in 'Bayonet Charge'
Fear, confusion, futility of war
What 'Bayonet Charge' focuses on
What 'Bayonet Charge' focuses on
Soldier's physical & emotional experience in battle charge
Simile 'rifle numb as smashed arm' shows
Simile 'rifle numb as smashed arm' shows
Physical & emotional numbness, dehumanising effect of war
'Patriotic tear...molten iron' metaphor shows
'Patriotic tear...molten iron' metaphor shows
Transformation from idealism to terror, disillusionment
'Terror's touchy dynamite' alliteration effect
'Terror's touchy dynamite' alliteration effect
Tension, instability, explosive uncontrollable fear
Yellow hare symbolism
Yellow hare symbolism
Natural world caught in chaos, unpredictability & danger
'Cold clockwork' rhetorical question shows
'Cold clockwork' rhetorical question shows
Existential crisis, futility & randomness of war
Enjambment effect in 'Bayonet Charge'
Enjambment effect in 'Bayonet Charge'
Mirrors continuous frantic movement, reflects chaos
Irregular rhythm effect in poem
Irregular rhythm effect in poem
Conveys disjointed chaotic experience, unpredictability
'In Media Res' in 'Bayonet Charge'
'In Media Res' in 'Bayonet Charge'
Begins 'in middle of things', enhances confusion & urgency
What poem captures about combat
What poem captures about combat
Chaos and terror