Bayonet Charge Flashcards
1
Q
What are the tones of this poem?
A
Terror - Soldier driven by fear
Confusion - The soldier is physically disoriented by questioning what he is doing there
2
Q
Why does this poem have lots of sibilance?
A
“s” sounds like bullets landing in the mud
“t” instinctual reaction
3
Q
Why lots of caesura?
A
Creates a pause that slows down the rhythm of the poem which could symbolise the soldier slowing down / stopping