Bayonet charge Flashcards
What are the main themes of bayonet charge?
Reality of Conflict, Bravery, Nature.
What technique does the writer use relating to war?
The writer uses similes throughout as war is indescribable so the writer has to constantly refer to other things.
The write also uses enjambment to show the unstructured, endless-like nature of the war.
Quote relating to nature, showing that nature is a victim of mans conflict.
“Yellow Hare”
‘Yellow also shows the withering and dryness of the war as it destroys all life and well being.
Quote which shows the soldier believes war is pointless
“King, honour, human dignity, etcetera”
Descriptive quotes which show the uncomfortableness of the soldiers and how they’re distressed.
“molten” “flame” “cold” “hot”
Quote with sibilance to relate to the mud, slowing soldiers down in war. Showing that nature is everywhere.
“Short slashed furrows.”
