The Send-Off" by Wilfred Owen

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What does the Mother feel about her son's death?

  • Indifferent and apathetic
  • Proud and triumphant (correct)
  • Angry and resentful
  • Sad and heartbroken

How does the Brother Officer feel about 'Jack'?

  • Caring and compassionate
  • Brave and glorious
  • Useless and panicked (correct)
  • Proud and triumphant

What is the Colonel's attitude towards the soldier's death?

  • Compassionate and empathetic
  • Angry and resentful
  • Proud and triumphant (correct)
  • Indifferent and apathetic

How does the Mother react to the news of her son's death?

<p>With pride and joy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general attitude towards 'Jack's' death?

<p>Indifference and apathy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Mother express about mothers of soldiers?

<p>They are proud of their dead soldiers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the Brother Officer feel about 'Jack'?

<p>He feels pity for 'Jack' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Mother think of the Colonel's letter?

<p>She finds it nice and comforting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did 'Jack' die?

<p>He died in an explosion at Wicked Corner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Mother react to the news of her son's death?

<p>She felt proud and triumphant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Reactions to Jack's Death

  • The Mother is devastated and angry about her son's death.
  • The Brother Officer feels sorry for Jack and conveys a sense of regret and sympathy.
  • The Colonel appears insensitive and formal in his attitude towards the soldier's death.
  • The Mother reacts to the news of her son's death with intense grief and outrage.
  • The general attitude towards Jack's death is one of regret and sadness.
  • The Mother expresses that mothers of soldiers are often left to deal with the pain of their children's deaths.
  • The Brother Officer feels a sense of responsibility and remorse for Jack's fate.
  • The Mother is insulted by the Colonel's insensitive and formal letter.
  • Jack died in combat, presumably in action.
  • The Mother's reaction to the news of her son's death is one of intense emotional pain and anger.

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