Journey's End: Themes (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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What does Horrors of War theme focus on?
What does Horrors of War theme focus on?
Fear, exhaustion, and trauma of soldiers
Osborne's items left before raid
Osborne's items left before raid
Wedding ring and watch
Stanhope's coping mechanism
Stanhope's coping mechanism
Dependency on alcohol
Class and Identity theme focus
Class and Identity theme focus
British class system within army ranks
Trotter's background traits
Trotter's background traits
Working-class, humour, focus on food
Basis of Stanhope's respect
Basis of Stanhope's respect
Leadership and experience (merit over class)
How is fear portrayed in the play?
How is fear portrayed in the play?
As a constant undercurrent
Stanhope's outburst over letter reveals
Stanhope's outburst over letter reveals
Fear of vulnerability and pressure to maintain hero image
Hibbert's feigned illness shows
Hibbert's feigned illness shows
Stigma surrounding fear and cowardice
Purpose of soldiers' camaraderie
Purpose of soldiers' camaraderie
Cope with isolation and fear of trench life
Osborne's nickname and role
Osborne's nickname and role
'Uncle' - stabilising influence for officers
Purpose of shared humour
Purpose of shared humour
Distract themselves and maintain morale
Futility of War theme highlights
Futility of War theme highlights
Waste of young lives and absurd military strategies
Outcome of Osborne's death in raid
Outcome of Osborne's death in raid
Little strategic value, senseless loss
Colonel's priority critique
Colonel's priority critique
Appearances over well-being of men