https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a Laura Kelly en-us 2020-05-26 00:19:49 UTC 2020-06-03 13:59:59 UTC hello@padlet.com laurakelly01 https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/593797610 2020-05-26 00:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/593797610 laurakelly01 https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/593797717 2020-05-26 00:20:34 UTC https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/593797717 laurakelly01 https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/593811290 2020-05-26 00:37:20 UTC https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/593811290 laurakelly01 https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598160654 The words 'grip' and 'tackle' highlight Pope connecting war to a game. The sporting metaphor depicts it as a sport requiring bravery, like rugby, which is slightly dangerous. The message of playing for your team is representative of fighting for one's country. ]]> 2020-05-28 01:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598160654 laurakelly01 https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598168452 The patriotism is strong in this line through the lighthearted tone  which motivates the audience of young, able-bodied men to partake in helping by giving a hand for their country. The rhetorical question provokes them to ask themselves whether they possess the integrity to sign up.]]> 2020-05-28 01:45:35 UTC https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598168452 laurakelly01 https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598170960 The audience is addressed directly in this quote and the personification of Britain as a woman is suggestive of her needing protection from men. This is reflective of the views of the time; men being the ones to fight for their country and women. Therefore, why ‘you’ is addressed to the men, asking them directly to enter into war. It wasn’t compulsory, but Pope aimed to be convincing men they have a sense of duty to put their lives on the line for their country.]]> 2020-05-28 01:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598170960 laurakelly01 https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598225334 This quote is an extended metaphor in the opening line of the poem and also includes the title. The use of ‘game’ rather than war, plays down the severity of the situation while also idealising that war would be like a game. The superlative 'biggest' implies the scale of this game and implies a positive experience of team membership and mateship. ]]> 2020-05-28 02:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598225334 laurakelly01 https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598256938 This quote highlights the ignorance of the severity and longevity of injuries suffered by the soldiers in war. There is an element of interrogation through the use of rhetorical questions; provoking the audience to contemplate whether they will take part or 'miss out', evoking a sense of comradery and potential guilt  The flippant tone when describing 'fun' is again underplaying the severity of consequences. It presents the propagandist view of Jessie Pope; that coming back from war with victory, pride and glory are better than not fighting, even if it means injuries. 

]]> 2020-05-28 03:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598256938 laurakelly01 https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598262935 The friendly, conversational tone makes the message of the poem instantly memorable  since the target audience is young men rather than educated poetry enthusiasts. The use of the word 'lads' connects with the mateship of war which was a large aspect to men at war. There is also an underlying assumption that this has been convincing enough that they will join. ]]> 2020-05-28 03:37:50 UTC https://padlet.com/laurakelly01/chg5vdk24ic1xc1a/wish/598262935