Podcast by Mr Baugh
22 May 2025
In this special episode of Study Sessions, we delve into Simon Armitage’s The Manhunt, a poignant exploration of the enduring impact of war on both soldiers and their loved ones. Narrated from the perspective of a soldier’s partner, the poem unfolds as a delicate journey through physical scars and psychological wounds, revealing how trauma reverberates beyond the battlefield. Make sure this episode features in your exam revision ahead of your end-of-year English exams in June.
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16 May 2025
In this episode, we explore Jack Merridew’s transformation in Lord of the Flies, tracing his evolution from head boy to savage chief. Through close analysis of key quotations, we uncover how Golding uses Jack to examine power, violence, fear, and the fragility of civilisation.
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15 May 2025
In this episode, focusing specifically on Year 7's end-of-year assessment, we look at Section C of the paper: the Victorian workhouse description. Use this podcast in conjunction with your exam preparation booklet and Mrs Fallon's in-person deconstruction of the task to ensure effective, successful revision!
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14 May 2025
In this episode, we delve into Jessie Pope’s 1915 poem "Who's for the Game?", a piece that epitomizes early World War I propaganda. We explore how Pope's use of sports metaphors and rhetorical devices served to encourage enlistment, presenting war as an exhilarating challenge. Through a detailed analysis of the poem's title and key lines, we examine the persuasive techniques employed and the poem's impact on its contemporary audience. Make sure this episode forms part of your revision and preparation for your end-of-year exams in English!
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13 May 2025
In this episode of Baughcuts, we explore Beatrice Garland's Kamikaze, delving into themes of duty, identity, and the profound human cost of war.
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13 May 2025
In this episode of Baughcuts, we examine the title and three essential quotations from Shelley's wonderful meditation on power, hubris and the transient nature of human existence.
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