Journey's End: Writer's Methods & Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Stanhope's quote that foreshadows Osborne's death
Stanhope's quote that foreshadows Osborne's death
the one man I could trust
How futility of war is shown in Journey's End
How futility of war is shown in Journey's End
Through repetitive routines & lack of progress
How fear of death is shown in the play
How fear of death is shown in the play
Through subtext: Hibbert's escape, Stanhope's whisky
Method Sherriff uses based on his WWI experience
Method Sherriff uses based on his WWI experience
Realism
Setting details that create realism in Journey's End
Setting details that create realism in Journey's End
Claustrophobic dugout, dim lighting, muddy trenches
What does Stanhope symbolise?
What does Stanhope symbolise?
Psychological toll of leadership
What does Osborne represent?
What does Osborne represent?
Kindness and stability
What does Hibbert portray?
What does Hibbert portray?
Fear and avoidance
What does Raleigh represent?
What does Raleigh represent?
Youthful enthusiasm and loss of innocence
What does whisky symbolise for Stanhope?
What does whisky symbolise for Stanhope?
Coping with fears and responsibilities
What do Osborne's watch & ring symbolise?
What do Osborne's watch & ring symbolise?
Life and family outside the war
What does the collapsing trench symbolise?
What does the collapsing trench symbolise?
Destruction of men & fragile hopes
How does pacing mirror war in Journey's End?
How does pacing mirror war in Journey's End?
Long anticipation interrupted by sudden violence
Example of contrast technique in the play
Example of contrast technique in the play
Light-hearted banter vs tragic events like Osborne's death
Style of dialogue in Journey's End
Style of dialogue in Journey's End
Naturalistic, reflects speech patterns of the time