In The Round Tower At Jhansi (Indian Mutiny)

Question 1

What quotes in this poem link to the themes of desperation and hopelessness?

Answer 1

‘A hundred, a thousand to one; even so; Not a hope in the world remained’
‘the swarming howling wretches below, Gained and gained and gained’
‘Young, strong and so full of life: The agony struck them dumb’

Question 2

What quotes in this poem link to the themes of acceptance, intimacy/ love?

Answer 2

‘Skene looked at his pale young wife: - “is the time come?” - “The time is come!”’
‘Close his arm about her now, Close her cheek to his, Close the pistol to her brow’
‘Kiss and kiss’
‘“it is not pain Thus to kiss and die. One more kiss.”’
‘“goodbye.” - “goodbye.”’

Question 3

What quotes link to courage and stoicism in this poem?

Answer 3

‘“Will it hurt much?” - “ No, mine own: I wish i could bear the pang for both. “
“i wish i could bear the pang along: Courage dear, I am not loth.”’