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What does the Mother feel about her son's death?
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'?
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?
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?
How does the Mother react to the news of her son's death?
What is the general attitude towards 'Jack's' death?
What is the general attitude towards 'Jack's' death?
What does the Mother express about mothers of soldiers?
What does the Mother express about mothers of soldiers?
How does the Brother Officer feel about 'Jack'?
How does the Brother Officer feel about 'Jack'?
What does the Mother think of the Colonel's letter?
What does the Mother think of the Colonel's letter?
How did 'Jack' die?
How did 'Jack' die?
How did the Mother react to the news of her son's death?
How did the Mother react to the news of her son's death?
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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Description
Test your knowledge of poetry with this quiz on "The Send-Off" by Wilfred Owen. Delve into the themes, emotions, and poetic techniques used in this powerful war poem.
