Bayonet Charge Flashcards
Who is the author of the poem Bayonet Charge?
Ted Hughes
What is the central theme of Bayonet Charge?
The horrors and realities of war
What is the setting of Bayonet Charge?
A battlefield during a war
What literary device is used in the line ‘Suddenly he awoke and was running’?
Personification
What does the soldier in Bayonet Charge initially feel as he charges into battle?
Confusion and fear
What does the soldier in Bayonet Charge question about the idea of heroism?
Whether it is worth sacrificing one’s life for
What is the soldier’s ultimate fate in Bayonet Charge?
He survives but is left questioning the purpose of war
How does Hughes portray the impact of war on individuals in Bayonet Charge?
As traumatic and dehumanizing
In what way does Hughes use imagery to convey the chaos of war in Bayonet Charge?
Through vivid descriptions of the soldier’s surroundings and emotions
What is the significance of the title ‘Bayonet Charge’ in the context of the poem?
It symbolizes the sudden and intense nature of the soldier’s experience in battle
