"Notes on the Accrington Pals" from Great War Literature provides a useful in-depth study of the play together with details sections on Characters, Themes and Comparisons and provides a valuable resource for examinations, assessments and individual essays.
This Literature Study Guide includes notes on:
Introduction: Briefly outlining the play, The Accrington Pals by Peter Whelan;
Synopsis: An in-depth summary of the two acts of this play, detailing the main events and conversation that occur. This section is of particular value during revision;
Main Points of Interest: Very brief outline of the events which take place within each act;
Characters: Here we give detailed analysis of the main characters involved, including May Hassal, Tom Hackford and CSM Rivers, plus a section on the importance of the minor characters in the play;
History of the Accrington Pals: A brief explanation of the formation and historical background of this, and other, Pals Battalions during the First World War;
The Battle of the Somme: Provides a concise outline of the planning and fighting of the Battle, including an assessment of modern thinking with regards to this controversial engagement;
Themes: This section of the Study Guide explains the main themes of the play. The topics covered are:
- Sacrifice
- Changing Times
- Relationships
Comparisons: A key asset in our Guides, this section is designed to help students compare and contrast various aspects of The Accrington Pals with other literature of the First World War, including the poetry of Siegfried Sassoon, and Jessie Pope, as well as the novels Strange Meeting by Susan Hill, Regeneration by Pat Barker, Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks and The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West;
A Question of Comparisons: Here we provide suggestions which in our opinion, provide suitable material for Comparitive Studies, assuming that The Accrington pals will be one of the texts involved.
General Advice to students: Useful tips on examination techniques.
Further Reading: Useful suggestions of books, with brief descriptions, that we believe enhance the reader's understanding of the play.
Bibliography
This Literature Study Guide includes notes on:
Introduction: Briefly outlining the play, The Accrington Pals by Peter Whelan;
Synopsis: An in-depth summary of the two acts of this play, detailing the main events and conversation that occur. This section is of particular value during revision;
Main Points of Interest: Very brief outline of the events which take place within each act;
Characters: Here we give detailed analysis of the main characters involved, including May Hassal, Tom Hackford and CSM Rivers, plus a section on the importance of the minor characters in the play;
History of the Accrington Pals: A brief explanation of the formation and historical background of this, and other, Pals Battalions during the First World War;
The Battle of the Somme: Provides a concise outline of the planning and fighting of the Battle, including an assessment of modern thinking with regards to this controversial engagement;
Themes: This section of the Study Guide explains the main themes of the play. The topics covered are:
- Sacrifice
- Changing Times
- Relationships
Comparisons: A key asset in our Guides, this section is designed to help students compare and contrast various aspects of The Accrington Pals with other literature of the First World War, including the poetry of Siegfried Sassoon, and Jessie Pope, as well as the novels Strange Meeting by Susan Hill, Regeneration by Pat Barker, Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks and The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West;
A Question of Comparisons: Here we provide suggestions which in our opinion, provide suitable material for Comparitive Studies, assuming that The Accrington pals will be one of the texts involved.
General Advice to students: Useful tips on examination techniques.
Further Reading: Useful suggestions of books, with brief descriptions, that we believe enhance the reader's understanding of the play.
Bibliography
