The Soldier - Rupert Brooke Flashcards
“if i should _____, _____ only this of __”
“if i should die, think only this of me”
“for _____ ______”
“for ever England”
“a _____ of England’s, ______ English ___”
“a body of England’s, breathing English air”
“_____ by ____ of _____”
“blest by suns of home”
“all _____ shed _____”
“all evil shed away”
“in ____ at ____, under an English _____”
“in hearts at peace, under an English heaven”
“if i should die, think only this of me” what does this show
first person suggests it can be about any soldier, narrator addresses reader directly - makes the reader feel responsible for carrying out his request
“for ever England” what does this show
could mean land is literally English because of victory in war, also because his body will be buried there and will remain there
“a body of England’s, breathing English air” what does this show
repetition of words connected to England makes his love seem overwhelming, “air” - nature is a positive force and gives the soldier a sense of wellbeing
“blest by suns of home” what does this show
ending the stanza with this word emphasises the strength of his love
“all evil shed away” what does this show
death is purifying - brings speaker closer to God, away from evil
“in hearts at peace, under an English heaven” what does this show
the heaven will be English because the soldier thinks of England as his heaven
