‘Suddenly he awoke and was running.’ Join us for this Revision Shot analysis of Bayonet Charge by Ted Hughes.

In just five minutes, this GCSE English Literature revision episode should alleviate the panicky feeling given off by the rhythmic structure and rhyme (or lack of) in the poem. As the scale of violence transcends the stanzas of Hughes’ writing, you can calm yourself with summarised analysis ideal for exam prep.

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