1. Explain what about the nature of this particular war proved to be so damaging to many soldiers? What types of experiences led them to Craiglockhart? Explain what do we learn about the nature of trench warfare and combat conditions from these skills?
2. Explain how does social class affect interaction of soldiers at the front? What role, if any, does one's education play in the way soldiers are treated, at least along with the patients at the hospital?
3. Explain why does the tree covered with dead animals have such a striking effect on Burns?
4. Describe Rivers' therapeutic work and medical beliefs. Do you believe that by treating the soldiers and making them well enough to go back to the front that Rivers is breaking the Hippocratic oath?
5. Compare Rivers' therapeutic techniques to those of Yealland. Which seems to be more humane? Explain why doesn't Rivers criticize Yealland explicitly for his use of electric therapy?