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1. The soldier training for action in
WW2 thought he was unfit for war. Study the list
of the words below and select those that best
describe his state of mind and attitude to war.
Compare your list with others in your group.
| selfish |
heartless |
sad |
patriotic |
| angry |
stoical |
cowardly |
loyal |
| bitter |
resentful |
narrow-minded |
fearful |
| rational |
resigned |
dutiful |
compassionate |
| disillusioned |
selfless |
cruel |
brave |
2. Different viewpoints
Study this selection of quotations taken from
the sources in Unit 1.
Discuss whether you agree or disagree with the
views expressed. For each quotation you select,
set out your different viewpoints on a separate
worksheet
(opens in new window). Present a brief feedback
session to your class explaining the reasons behind
your conclusions.
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Source 1b(1)
… might is right
Source 1b(2)
… we can only do the right as we see the
right and reverently commit
our cause to God.
Source 2b
I don’t want any grieving over me, for what
better way can a man die,
than fighting for the people and the things he
loves.
Source 3a
I am fully prepared to fight for all I am worth
and trust that I shall
account for a few lives before I get another dose.
Source 3b
…in this so called Army you are not human,
you are turned into
a machine which is supposed to do everything it
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