The soldier

Question 1

What does the title itself suggest

Answer 1

An anonymous person and reflects how many people had no voice and actually died

Question 2

‘A pulse in the eternal mind’

Answer 2

suggests his presence in the soil of foreign land will always live on, making him immortal.

Question 3

First person perspective

Answer 3

Directly reflects the idea that it is an honour to fight and die for your country

Question 4

‘whom England bore, shaped, made aware’

Answer 4

Here he personifies England – she is almost his mother, who raised him and nurtured him. Reflects the patriotism that was evident throughout the play

Question 5

‘In hearts at peace’

Answer 5

Death brings peace and comfort and he can die in the knowledge of a life well spent and sacrificed appropriately to help protect a nation that is so important and righteous - even heaven reflects its values.