Bayonnet Charge by Ted Hughes Flashcards

1
Q

Ted Hughes was a _______ Poet, former RAF Serviceman, and wrote about Nature and _____________.

A

Chief…Humanity…

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How does “Bayonet Charge” start?

A

In Medias Res (Middle of the Action).

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Why does “Bayonet Charge” start in Medias Res?

A

It Grabs the Readers Attention from the Beginning, starts with a Sudden Action.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

The Nameless Soldier is more than a Weapon than a Man because People are a ______________ Weapon to Earth.

A

Destructive.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What does “Etcetera” indicate?

A

A Mockery.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What does the Hare represent?

A

Nature is Disturbed by War. The Hare can Hide from Danger, but the Soldiers can’t. Both affected by Conflict.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What does “Bayonet Charge” suggest?

A

Man is a Machine, Dumb and only getting Violent towards Nature.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Summary of Stanza 1.

A

The Soldier is Awake and Active wearing his Heavy Armoury going into the War, he can hear Gunshots around him.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Summary of Stanza 2.

A

He is Cold, Tired, and doesn’t want to carry on, he is very Scared and highly Aware of what is going on around him.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Summary of Stanza 3.

A

A Yellow Hare is getting away from the Violence, and the Soldiers want to be like the Hare, but it just can’t be.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

“In Raw-Seamed Hot Khaki.” What does this show?

A

Uniform, Dark Green-Brown.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly