The Man He Killed Flashcards
1
Q
What was Thomas Hardy’s views of the Boer wars?
A
He was a strong critic of the Boer wars.
2
Q
Who’s perspective was the poem written in?
A
It was written in the perspective of a British soldier who fought in the Boer wars.
3
Q
What is the poem about?
A
It is about a man who has killed a enemy soldier, who is now trying to convince himself that it was the right thing to do.
4
Q
What word is repeated throughout the poem?
A
“because”
This suggests the soldiers attempts to justify his actions to himself.
5
Q
Name a quote that presents the commonality the men have.
A
“Of hand like-just as i-“
6
Q
Name a quote that juxtaposes life at war to life at home.
A
“Yes; quaint and curios war is! You shoot a fellow down You’d treat if met where any bar is, or help to half-a-crown”.
