View Chapter 6: Injuries and Shellshock
1) In her diary, what does the nurse mean when she uses the term, "head cases"?
2) Were there any positives for being wounded during the war?
3) What are some of the sympotoms for shellshock? How long could shellshock last? Do you believe that shellshock really exists? Explain your answer.
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4) Write your own poem describing the harsh realities of war. For inspiration look at Eva Dobell's poem, "Pluck," or, John McCrae's poem, "In Flanders Field." They are located at the end of the clip.