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Bayonet Charge Flashcards

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What is the golden thread (meaning) of Bayonet Charge?

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Critical of war- empathy for powerless soldiers who are fed propaganda to sign up for meaningless war

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What are 3 methods Hughes uses in Bayonet Charge?

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Media res
Semantic field of machinery
Juxtaposition

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How does Hughes use media res in bayonet charge?

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Begins with media res create intimate and immediate connection with soldier

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What quote in bayonet charge shows media res?

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’Suddenly he was awake and running’

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How does Hughes use the semantic field of machinery in bayonet charge?

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Idea that soldier is cog in machine

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What is a quote in bayonet charge that shows the semantic field of machinery?

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’Sweating like molten iron’

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How does Hughes use juxtaposition in bayonet charge?

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Juxtaposes terror with patriotism

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