Bayonet Charge

• context

  • war in the trenches
  • runs at his enemy with a bayonet
  • has doubts about morality
  • scared for his life so continues on anyway
• themes

  • effects of war
  • reality of war
• " suddenly he awoke and he was running "
• " suddenly he awoke and he was running "

  • opens in media res - portrays the constant panic and confusion of war
  • seemingly programmed for duty - a weapon in war and nothing more
  • forced to respond to his duty - captivated by his role as a soldier
  • unpredictable nature of war - removes peace
• " the patriotic tear that had brimmed his eye "
• " the patriotic tear that had brimmed his eye "

  • duty and honour
  • facade of propaganda stripped away once hes in the battlefield
  • he is now emotionless - war has stripped his feelings
  • critiques patriotism as a reason for war
  • he is blindsided by honour
• comparison

  • exposure
  • charge of the light brigade
  • remains
  • war photographer