Writers intentions Flashcards
Writers intentions - Ozymandias
criticising human hubris by demonstrating the fleeting nature of human power - nature and literature transcends
Writers intentions - London
Criticising the exploitation of the poor by the government monarchy and church and demonstrating the suffering of the poor
Writers intentions - The prelude
criticising man’s hubris and showing the power of nature and our insignificance
He is disturbed by his finite lifespan.
Writers intentions - My last duchess
Criticising corrupt power and obsession with material gain.
exposing the dukes arrogant nature
Writers intentions - Charge of the light brigade
Glorifying the war, death and bravery
Writers intentions - Exposure
Exposes the harsh reality of war and the brutal day-to-day effects on men.
questioning the point of war and highlighting its futility.
Writers intentions - Storm on the island
Prompting consideration of human arrogance as they don’t fully appreciate the power of nature.
criticism and warning against complacency.
Writers intentions - Bayonet charge
Criticising ideas of patriotism and honour over survival
highlighting self preservation as more important as well as the fear and terror of war.
Writers intentions - Remains
highlighting the impacts of war on the individual and domestic life.
prompts us to remember the war isn’t over for some to encourage empathy.
Writers intentions - Poppies
Highlights the struggle for parents to give children independence and the sacrifices made by families as well as individuals
Writers intentions - War photographer
Highlighting the horrors of war
juxtaposing the differences between life in war torn countries vs not
criticising the ease of western life and how easily we forget the suffering
urging us to take notice and action
Writers intentions - Tissue
Highlighting human fragility
exposing our obsession with money and power
emphasising the power of nature
Writers intentions - The emigree
highlighting the effects of displacement and war on the individual
urging us to have empathy
emphasising the struggle to begin a new life
exploring the power of memory
Writers intentions - Checking out me history
criticising white Eurocentric viewpoint of superiority
emphasising the frustration and effects of this on the individual
urging others to challenge this
Writers intentions - Kamikaze
exposing the effects of cultural indoctrination and expectation
highlighting the power of memory and nature
highlighting how war can expect self sacrifice from the individual -unfair and terrifying
