Bayonet Charge Flashcards
What is the key theme of the poem ‘Bayonet Charge’?
The confusion and terror of war
Who is the author of the poem ‘Bayonet Charge’?
Ted Hughes
What is a key quotation from ‘Bayonet Charge’ that reflects the chaos of war?
Suddenly he awoke and was running – raw
What is the summary of ‘Bayonet Charge’?
The poem describes a soldier’s experience of charging into battle and the confusion and fear that comes with it
What is a key quotation from ‘Bayonet Charge’ that highlights the soldier’s fear?
In bewilderment then he almost stopped
What literary device is used in the line ‘Suddenly he awoke and was running – raw’?
Enjambment
What is the tone of ‘Bayonet Charge’?
Tense and chaotic
What is the setting of ‘Bayonet Charge’?
A battlefield during a war
What is the effect of the repetition of the word ‘raw’ in the poem?
Emphasizes the soldier’s vulnerability and exposed state
What is the message of ‘Bayonet Charge’?
War dehumanizes individuals and creates chaos
