a fighter’s lines-elements
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The Fighter’s Lines
ELEMENTS OF
THE POEM
THEMES
The persona is a loyal citizen who loves his country.
In his youth, he experienced and endured much sacrifice and suffering when he fought for his country’s independence.
Now, in his old age, he is aware of the threats faced by his country and he feel hopeless.
He urges the younger generation to take his place and continue the fight to protect the country.
PATRIOTISM
A soldier’s life is one of sacrifice. Soldier sacrifice their youth, vitality and even their lives for the sake of protecting and defending their country.
We should appreciate and honour them for their commitment and sacrifice.
A SOLDIER’S SACRIFICE
In his youth, the persona did his best to protect and defend his country. Now that he is old, he passes on this responsibilities to the younger generation and commands that they continue the struggle.
This is the natural order of life.
The old must give way to the young and the young must take on the duties of the old and carry on their work.
THE PASSING OF
RESPONSIBILITIES FROM
THE OLD TO
THE YOUNG
The poem uses figurative language and is written in the style of a monologue
LANGUAGE AND STYLE
National Monument
MOOD AND TONE
Generally the mood and tone
of the poem are serious
Reflects the tiredness and weakness of the persona
Portrays the frustration felt by the persona at his helplessness to do anything
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STANZA
Has a sense or urgency as the persona demands that the young generation wake up and do their part for the country
is extremely emphatic as the persona insists that the younger generation stand up and take responsibility
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STANZA
ASSONANCE
know no name
PERSONIFICATIONcrippled years – the years are
personified as a human
who is disabled
SYMBOLS
Symbolises the helplessness of the persona to take action
despite what he sees happening around him
Wheelchair
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NET OF DECEITS
Symbolises the evil and challenges facing the country today
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A WALL OF PEOPLE
Represents the people
who are united in their
defence of
the country
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A WALL OF PEOPLE
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IMAGERY
IMAGERY
IMAGERY
OLD AND WEARY
BODY AND ENERGY CRUSHED
NET OF DECEIT
Portrays an image of an elderly person who is weary and weak
OLD AND WEARY
BODY AND ENERGY CRUSHED
creates an image of a person who is old, tired and frail
NET OF DECEIT
Creates a negative picture of a web of dishonesty spreading throughout the country
A WALL OF PEOPLE
A life-like picture is
created of a line of people
fighting for justice and freedom
A WALL OF PEOPLE
The Fighter’s Lines
ELEMENTS OF
THE POEM
THE ENDTHE END