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Power & Conflict Poetry
Bayonet Charge
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Who wrote bayonet charge?
Ted Hughes
Context about the writer
The poem is focused on
WW1
and the experiences of his
father
who served.
‘Suddenly
,
he awoke’
Opens in
media
res
and is
metaphorical
as he has just gained awareness of the situation and become aware of the
illusion
of war.
‘Running’
Verb
, implies that he is
running
not only to
battle
but also implies that he is
confused
and
lost
and
running
for
answers.
‘His terrors touchy dynamite’
Highlights
disastrous
effects of war and and how it not only
physically
explodes but also how
mental
it effects people.
‘Lugged a rifle like a smashed arm’
Highlights
how he was
injured
but also how he felt useless and mis
weapon
was useless like a
burden.
‘King
,
honour
,
human dignity
,
etcetera‘
Highlights the
nationalism
and
patriotism
felt by soldiers which is broken along with the
illusion
of war during
combat.