Year 9 End-of-year Exam Preparation: Who's for the Game? – Jessie Pope, Propaganda, and the Poetics of Persuasion

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!