The Soldier Flashcards
What context is related to the soldier?
Rupert Brooke was a soldier during WW1 and died of blood poisning. He was hurried in a foreign field in cyprus. He was never auctually involved in active service but this poem shows he felt very patriotic about England.
What is the tone like In the soldier?
The tone is very proud. Rupert is proud that he is fighting for his country amd he dosnt care weather he survives or dies as long as he does it for his country. You can see he is proud where it says “under an English heaven”.
What is the structure like In the soldier?
The poem begins with the idea of an anonymous soldiers death and suggests his decomposing body will infuse the ground with a little of his English values amd ideals - “a richer dust concealed”. The middle of the poem personifies England and considers how beautiful and picturesque the country side is - “her flowers to love”. The final stanza suggests that in death he will achieve some form of immortality under a heaven that is English, even if the land he lays is not - “under an English heaven”
What does the title show?
The title “The soldier” suggests an anonymous soldiers and perhaps reflects hiw many soldiers were to loose their lives in battle
What does the title show?
The title “The soldier” suggests an anonymous soldiers and perhaps reflects hiw many soldiers were to loose their lives in battle
Give me a quote about dust:
“In that rich a richer dust concealed”
This suggests that the remains of his body are superior to the ground because he is English not foreign. The fact that he says richer suggests that England is better then anywhere. Dust also related to the religious idea of our bodies becoming dust when we die.
Give me a quote that suggests England is beautiful:
“Washed by the rivers, blessed by the sun’s of home”
The fact that Brooke yet again uses the verb blessed suggests that the poem is related to religion. The verb suggests she is his benefactor, his protector. Also this imigary suggests the beauty of England with her rivers and flowers.
Give me a quote suggesting immortality:
“A pulse in the eternal mind”
The fact he has used the word eternal means go on forever. This suggests that In death he almost becomes part of the universe, he achieves some form of immorality.
Give me a quote that shows about an English heaven:
“In hearts at peace, under an English heaven”
Death brings leave and comfort that 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 it’s values.
Who wrote the soldier?
Rupert Brooke
