The Bayonet Charge

Question 1

What does the quote ‘Suddenly he a..

Answer 1

‘woke and was running.’
This line captures the abrupt transition from sleep to the chaos of battle, highlighting the shock of war.

Question 2

What is reflected in the quote ‘In what cold

Answer 2

clockwork of the stars and nations’
This reflects on the mechanistic nature of war and the larger forces at play, emphasizing the soldier’s feeling of being a small part of a vast, indifferent universe.

Question 3

What does the quote ‘He was running like a man..

Answer 3

‘who has lost his way’
This illustrates the confusion and disorientation soldiers experience in battle, suggesting a loss of purpose or direction.

Question 4

What conflict is explored in the quote ‘The patriotic tear..

Answer 4

‘that had brimmed in his eye’
This line explores the conflict between idealism and the harsh realities of war, reflecting on the disillusionment that can occur.

Question 5

king, honour

Answer 5

human dignity, ecetra
-in death, no propaganda used to get people to go into war matters anymore.
dismissive of reasons people go to war, criticizing.

Question 6

Who wrote this and when?

Answer 6

Ted Hughes - 1957

Question 7

What poems can you compare this to?

Answer 7

Exposure - harsh realities of trench warfare and psychological effects on war
The charge of the light brigade - focuses on bravery and futility of soldiers in war , can be contrasted with Hughes’ visceral depiction of soldiers fear and confusion.