A Wife In London Flashcards
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A wife in London overview
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Hardy uses his poem as a vehicle to highlight the damaging effect war has on not only the soldiers but also the effect of loss on their families. He uses his experience during the boer war to successfully place emphasis on the troubles the wives experience while their husbands are at war.
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A wife in London structure
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Rhyme scheme broken when wife hears news
