Understanding ideas of patriotism and optimism in Brooke's 'The Soldier'

English

In 'Poetry anthology', pupils compared the language, form and structure of a variety of poems. In 'Poetry anthology continued', pupils work on making more nuanced comparisons between poems.

In 'A World at War: Poetry', pupils explore how poets presents the atrocities of World War One through their poetry. In 'Poetry anthology', pupils analyse how a variety of different wars have been presented through poetry.

Poetry anthology: first study

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

he died of influenza in hospital after the war

he committed suicide on the way back from war

he died of infection on a boat on the way to war

Brooke's idealistic was to die for the country he loved so much.

Brooke was idealistic in thinking he might die in the war.

Brooke presents us with an idealistic view of war.

England is presented as an idealistic mother in the poem.

Which of the following sentences uses the word 'idealistic' correctly?

{{}} is having or expressing devotion to and support for one's country.

At the outbreak of war, Rupert Brooke immediately volunteers

During his first posting, Brooke experiences no military action

'The Soldier' is published along with four other sonnets

Starting with the first, put these events relating to 'The Soldier' and Rupert Brooke's life in chronological order.

It expressed a patriotic attitude that they wanted to instil in young men.

It instructed people to volunteer for the war.

It expressed gratitude to the Government's military operations.

It presented dying for one's country as honourable.

Which of the following may have been reasons for the popularity of 'The Soldier' with the Government?

it shows that Brooke was not family orientated

it presents dying for one's country as an honourable and noble sacrifice

it shows how supportive the Government is of the soldiers at war

What is the effect of Brooke presenting England as a mother figure in 'The Soldier'?

World War {{}} began in 1914 and ended in 1918.

What is the name commonly given to this kind of poster, that encouraged young men to go to war? 

Which of the following poets was a famous war poet? 

What is the name given to words which create a strong picture in the reader's mind?

it was won by the Germans and their allies

chemical warfare was used for the first time 

a nuclear bomb was used for the first time

Which of the following are true of World War One?

 it was considered of higher literary quality than other poems

it offered insight into what war on the frontlines might have really been like

Why do you think war poetry was popular in the 20th century?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Understanding ideas of patriotism and optimism in Brooke's 'The Soldier'

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.