Bayonet Charge

Question 1

Inner conflict

Answer 1

> Pause “mid-stride” shows an epiphany
“Molten iron” “centre of his chest” gives volcanic imagery from the cor of his heart, this shows him to be on the edge of a violent explosion this highlights his mental and internal conflict.
“Yellow hate” shows he doesn’t belong there.
“Dropped like luxuries”, the reasoning behind why he’s there isn’t relevant

Question 2

Horror

Answer 2

> Repetition of “raw” shows the emphasis of the hindrance the bloody flesh causes, being cruel, hard, poisonous and unsympathetic.
Violent, active verbs like “smacking”, “smashed”, “plunged” reinforces the chaos and merciless intensity of the war.
“Threw up a yellow hare that rolled like a flame” - graphic imagery.
Sibilance sound creating a darker atmosphere.

Question 3

Tone

Answer 3

The atmosphere grips the reader, keeping a fast pace, developed through the free verse structure, which unveils war’s fragmented nature.