Bayonet Charge Flashcards
What is the primary theme of ‘Bayonet Charge’?
The primary theme is the brutality and chaos of war.
Who is the poet of ‘Bayonet Charge’?
Ted Hughes.
True or False: ‘Bayonet Charge’ focuses on the glory of battle.
False.
What literary device is frequently used in ‘Bayonet Charge’ to convey the soldier’s experience?
Imagery.
Fill in the blank: The poem begins with the line ‘Suddenly he awoke and was running…’.
Suddenly.
What does the term ‘bayonet charge’ refer to?
A direct assault by soldiers using bayonets as weapons.
How does the structure of ‘Bayonet Charge’ contribute to its meaning?
The irregular stanza lengths reflect the chaos and unpredictability of war.
Which historical context influenced ‘Bayonet Charge’?
World War I and its impact on soldiers.
What is the effect of enjambment in the poem?
It creates a sense of urgency and continuous movement.
Which two themes are contrasted in ‘Bayonet Charge’?
Heroism and the harsh reality of war.
What simile is used in ‘Bayonet Charge’ to describe the soldier’s fear?
The soldier’s fear is compared to a ‘cold’ sensation.
True or False: The soldier in ‘Bayonet Charge’ is portrayed as a passive participant.
False.
What does the imagery of ‘the green hedge’ symbolize?
It symbolizes the soldier’s connection to nature and innocence.
In what way does ‘Bayonet Charge’ challenge traditional war poetry?
It presents a raw, unromanticized view of the soldier’s experience.
Which emotion predominates in the soldier’s thoughts during the charge?
Panic.
What does the phrase ‘in what cold clockwork of the stars’ suggest?
It suggests the inevitability and mechanization of war.
How does Hughes use personification in ‘Bayonet Charge’?
He personifies nature to reflect the soldier’s internal struggle.
What is a key quote that illustrates the theme of survival in ‘Bayonet Charge’?
‘The soldier’s running is instinctive, driven by survival.’
What does the final stanza of ‘Bayonet Charge’ emphasize?
The disillusionment and trauma experienced by soldiers.
What structure does ‘Bayonet Charge’ follow?
Free verse.
Which literary technique is used to convey the sound of battle?
Onomatopoeia.
What does the soldier question during the charge?
The purpose of the war and his own existence.
How does Hughes depict the landscape in ‘Bayonet Charge’?
As hostile and unwelcoming.
What is the significance of the title ‘Bayonet Charge’?
It highlights the aggressive and violent nature of combat.
