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What does the poet mean 'Welcome to the land of under'?
The poet refers to the 'the forgotten soldiers'
How were the Germans able to capture a lot of soldiers in the beginning stages of the war?
Due to the rapid tactics imposed by the German forces
What does the writer refer to when saying "difference is painful" in the first entry of the diary?
The writer refers to how he has not adapted to the treatment that he faces in the labour camp's conditions and compares it to how he was treated in the past
Why is the writers mental health state get worse towards the end of the diary entries?
Because of isolation, work overload, trauma from seeing people die, and losing his best friend, and poor conditions that make his question the chance of his survival.
What is it meant by "folded lines in clean columns"?
This phrase symbolises how information was manipulated to hide the suffering of prisoners of war
How did resource shortages affect prisoners of war?
It led to worsening conditions in POWs camps, including starvation and overwork.
What is meant by 'Now we must douse our souls in black, white, and red'?
British soldiers were forced to work for the Germans and support them throughout the war.
Using the poem, what are 2 examples of human rights violations?
Violates the right to adequate living conditions, no cruel/inhumane treatment, no slavery/forced labour