the man he killed Flashcards
Who was thomas Hardy?
victorian poet,realism and romanticism,highly critical and victorian society
How does this poem link to conflict?
reality of conflict,memories of conflict
what are the two themes Thomas hardy explores?
futility of war(pointless),anti-war message
what are the two themes Thomas Hardy explores?
Dehumanisation,there identity has been removed
How is the poem structured?
Dramatic monologue,two men drinking in an inn,brutally killing each other
What quote could you use to show this?
“Yes; quaint and curious war is! You shoot a fellow down”
What are the terms used to describe how punctuation is used in the poems?
enjambment/caesura,to effect the rhythm
What quote could i use to show this?
“Was out of work — had sold his traps — No other reason why.”
Why is repetition and fillers used in the poem?
because,perhaps and although
Why does hardy use colloquialism?
his foe is an ordinary man,was a term most used in the west country
Much of the poem uses simple and matter of fact language why?
This reflects the speakers background and character: a working class
