Bayonet Charge Flashcards
1
Q
who wrote the poem?
A
Ted Hughes
2
Q
why is the title of the poem significant?
A
The reader is introduced to the violence of war as a Bayonet was used during battle.
3
Q
pick out 3 key quotes from the poem
A
- hot khaki, his sweat heavy
- Bullets smacking the belly out of the air
- King, honour, human dignity, etcetera
4
Q
how is the poem structured?
A
The poem starts in media res and uses enjambment to show how war is relentless.
5
Q
what is the context of the poem.
A
Poem describes the solider going over the top, not knowing whether he would return.
6
Q
what is the mood at the end of the poem?
A
The soldier has been exposed to many horrific scenes at war so he is now driven by fear ‘his terror’s touchy dynamite’
