1. The Fighter’s Lines
ELEMENTS
OF
THE POEM

2. THEMES

3. PATRIOTISM
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.

4. A SOLDIER’S SACRIFICE
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.

5. In his youth, the persona did
his best to protect and defend
THE PASSING his country. Now that he is
OF old, he passes on this
responsibilities to the
RESPONSIBILITIES younger generation and
FROM commands that they continue
the struggle.
THE OLD
TO This is the natural order of
life.
THE YOUNG
The old must give way to the
young and the young must
take on the duties of the old
and carry on their work.

6. LANGUAGE AND STYLE
National Monument
The poem uses figurative language and is
written in the style of a monologue

7. MOOD AND TONE
Generally
the mood and tone
of the poem
are serious

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10. ASSONANCE
know no name

11. PERSONIFICATION
crippled years
– the years are
personified
as a human
who is disabled

12. SYMBOLS

13. Wheelchair
Symbolises the helplessness of
the persona to take action
despite what he sees
happening around him

14. NET OF DECEITS
Symbolises the evil and challenges
facing the country today

15. A WALL OF PEOPLE
Represents
the people
who are
united in their
defence
of
the country

16. A WALL OF PEOPLE

17. IMAGERY
IMAGERY
OLD AND BODY AND ENERGY NET OF
WEARY CRUSHED DECEIT
IMAGERY

18. Portrays an image of an elderly
person who is weary and weak

19. creates an image of a person
who is old, tired and frail

20. NET OF DECEIT
Creates a negative picture of a web of
dishonesty spreading throughout the country

21. A WALL OF PEOPLE
A life-like
picture is
created of a
line of people
fighting for
justice and
freedom

22. A WALL OF PEOPLE

23. The Fighter’s Lines
ELEMENTS
OF
THE POEM

24. THE END