The Soldier Flashcards
The soldier
The anonymity of the title shows how he speaks for all soldiers in his eyes.
If I should die ………… only this of me
The phrase “ think only this of me” addresses the reader and tells them what to do if they were to die through the imperative verb “think”
That there’s ………….. corner of a …………. field
The term “some” is brief and not in detail so this adds to the sacrifice the soldiers make on the front line.
The alliteration of “foreign field” further emphasises the sacrifice.
In that rich earth a ……. …… concealed
Here the poet is stating the ground is better with soldiers there.
This is done through the comparative adjective “richer” which suggests the soil is better with the bodies of dead soldiers in it.
………. once her ………. to love her ……….. to roam
The verb “gave” suggests a sacrifice was made thus further amplifying the soldiers bravery.
The noun “flowers” is making a reference to England’s natural beauty. This gives a sense of patriotism to the poem.
The noun “ways” suggests there are many different things good about England.
Breathing ……….. air
Motif of patriotism throughout first stanza. The phrase “English air” suggests it gives him reassurance and confidence to be on the front line.
………… by suns of home
The religious imagery of the word “blest” suggests the soldiers believe god is on their side. This is because of their patriotism at the start of the war.
…….. somewhere back the thoughts by ………….. given
The verb “gives” suggests sacrifice for the country and by dying they are giving back to the country of “England”
Her sights and sounds
This personifies England and describes its beauty through beautiful imagery.
Dreams …….. as her ……….
The s8mile “happy as her day” personifies England and suggests her “day” is one of the best as they are comparing it to the dre”am
Under an English …………..
The preposition “under” suggests the soldiers are being watched over by the country they hold so dearly. The noun “heaven” is an example of religious imagery that describes England as godlike status.
The rhyme scheme
It’s consistent abab cdcd efgefg. But the length of the poem is short showing the speed of war.
