Exposure Flashcards
1
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Context
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- Fought in WW1
-Felt that it was his duty to fight in this war
-Horrified at the Establishment for allowing this to happen
- He was initially optimistic but his first hand experiance eroded his optimism and felt people were unaware of the reality of war.
- He thought that the loss of life was futile
- He was injured it battle and chose to return despite being recomended to return.
2
Q
Structure
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- Each stanza ends with an anti-climatic ending
- Highlights futility
-ABBAC rhyme scheme highlights the build up of anticipation just for “nothing” to “(Happen)” - Repetitve nature of ABBAC rhyme highlihgts the sence of never-ending
3
Q
Our…
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Our brains ache in the merciless iced east winds that knive us…
4
Q
“For love…
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“For love of God seems dying”
5
Q
Puckering…
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Puckering our foreheads crisp
6
Q
Our brains ache in the merciless iced east winds that knive us…
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- Collective pronoun, : Loss of personal identity and individuality
- Personification :
-Sibilance : Evokes the wind - … - Breathlessness creates sence of eternal pain and terrible anticipation
7
Q
“For love of God seems dying”
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- C : Questioning the Establishment and church
- He was devout christian but je felt that manking had departed from god’s values.
8
Q
Puckering our foreheads crisp
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