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Question 1

What contrasting views of war do Keith Douglas and Jessie Pope present?

Answer 1

Douglas presents a serious and dark view of war, while Pope offers a cheerful and patriotic perspective.

Question 2

How does Jessie Pope use repetition in her poem?

Answer 2

Pope repeats the question ‘Who’s for the game?’ to persuade young men to join the war.

Question 3

What is the effect of Douglas’s use of colour imagery?

Answer 3

Douglas’s colour imagery, such as ‘the soldier sprawling in the sun,’ creates a disturbing image of death.

Question 4

How does caesura function in Douglas’s poem?

Answer 4

Caesural pauses in Douglas’s poem make readers stop and reflect on the seriousness of war.

Question 5

What adjectives do Douglas and Pope use to convey their views on war?

Answer 5

Douglas uses negative adjectives like ‘ghastly,’ while Pope uses positive words like ‘keen’ to glorify war.

Question 6

How does enjambment reflect Douglas’s view of war?

Answer 6

Douglas’s use of enjambment shows that war and trauma do not have neat endings.

Question 7

What verb choices do Douglas and Pope make regarding war?

Answer 7

Douglas uses strong verbs like ‘mocked’ and ‘sprawled,’ while Pope uses fun-sounding verbs like ‘play’ and ‘join.’

Question 8

How does Douglas personify war?

Answer 8

Douglas personifies the soldier’s equipment as cruel, showing the horror of war.

Question 9

What tonal contrast exists between Pope’s and Douglas’s poems?

Answer 9

Pope’s tone is energetic and hopeful, while Douglas’s tone is sad and serious.

Question 10

What is the difference between realism and illusion in the poets’ imagery?

Answer 10

Douglas uses realistic imagery, while Pope creates an illusion of war as a game.

Question 11

How does Pope use direct address in her poem?

Answer 11

Pope directly challenges the reader with questions, making her approach more pushy.

Question 12

What juxtaposition does Douglas create in his poem?

Answer 12

Douglas juxtaposes love and war, showing the complexity of relationships affected by conflict.

Question 13

How do Douglas and Pope use euphemism in their descriptions of war?

Answer 13

Pope uses ‘the game’ as a euphemism, while Douglas describes war with brutal honesty.

Question 14

What symbols do Douglas and Pope use to convey their messages?

Answer 14

Douglas uses the ‘paper eye’ as a symbol of lost humanity, while Pope’s ‘game’ oversimplifies war.