The Soldier Flashcards
1
Q
Title-“The Soldier”
A
Use of “the” is a definite article-collective
Strong sense of identity as a soldier
2
Q
“Rich earth a richer dust concealed”
A
The earth becomes enriched because an English body is part of it
3
Q
“Foreign field”
A
- it’s their grave- foreign gives a romantic feel
Romanticism of death
Alliteration-accepting peaceful tone
4
Q
“Washed by the rivers”
A
Purified and blessed
5
Q
“A body of englands, breathing English air”
A
-plosives “b” passion for country
6
Q
“English heaven”
A
-nationalist attitude to heaven
Strong sense of patriotism throughout
7
Q
“All evil shed away”
A
-redemption in death
All evil gone
8
Q
“Hearts at peace”
A
Honour to fight for country- can now rest in peace
9
Q
Caesura throughout
A
Pauses for reflection and appreciation
10
Q
Sonnet of 14 lines
A
Traditional form for a love poem- extreme pride for country
