The Soldier - Rupert Brooke (WJEC)

Who wrote The Soldier ?

• Simon Armitage

• Rupert Brooke

• Lord Byron

• Owen Sheers

Why does Brooke choose to name him poem 'The Solider' rather than A Soldier ?

Answer explanation

Example Answer: Brooke chooses to call the poem 'The Soldier' rather than A Soldier because he is speaking for all soldiers rather than just himself, as A Soldier seems more personal and is directly addressing a specific soldier and Brooke's aim was to say this poem for all soldiers.

The Soldier Context - When was the Soldier written and what is significant about it's date ?

• 1914 - Beginning of WW1

• 1918 - End WW1

• 1941 - During WW2

• 1899 - Beginning of Boer War

Answer explanation

This is significant because Brooke wrote the poem before the horrors of war were revealed.

The Soldier Context - TRUE OR FALSE: Rupert Brooke never fought in WW1

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Rupert Brooke unfortunately died before he saw any action due to an insect bite.

The Soldier Context - Rupert Brooke died because of an ...... .... ?

The Soldier Context - How did Brooke view World War 1 ?

• Pessimistically

• Optimistically

• None of the above

• He didn't have an opinion