Bayonet Charge Flashcards
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Language
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“Dazzled with rifle fire”- oxymoron shows that soldier is very exposed and shocked what is going to happen to him
“Patriotic tear that had brimmed in his eye”- contrasts between fighting for your country and reality
“King,honour,human dignity,etcetera” - soldier is mocking the fact that soldiers should honour their country and king. The poet is also saying that soldiers should not honour and only fight to survive
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Structure point
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“Suddenly he woke”- medias res showing how quickly war can impact on someone’s life
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Contextual point
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Ted Hughes’ father fought in the first world war
