Conflict poetry Big ideas

Question 1

The charge of the light brigade key ideas

Answer 1

1. Conflict is thrilling and soldiers are brave heroes

2. We should honour the soldiers that fought for us

Question 2

Exposure key ideas

Answer 2

1. Nature is more powerful than humans

2. The reality of conflict is dull and depressing

Question 3

Bayonet charge main themes

Answer 3

1. The reality of conflict is fast and chaotic

2. It makes soldiers wonder what they’re fighting for

Question 4

War photographer main themes

Answer 4

1. People in conflict witness graphic violence

2. The news desensitises people to violence

Question 5

Kamikaze main themes

Answer 5

1. Conflict makes people want to be heroes

2. It can make society reject people who don’t fight

Question 6

Remains main themes

Answer 6

1. People in conflict become desensitised to violence

2. This leaves them with psychological scars

Question 7

Poppies main themes

Answer 7

1. It’s not just the people directly involved in conflict that are affected by it
2. Conflict causes loss and pain