IGCSE Poetry: "Drummer Hodge" by Thomas Hardy

This is a handout that guides through the analysis and close-reading of IGCSE poetry tested on the IGCSE English Literature exams.

This handout covers the following poem:

'Drummer Hodge' - by Thomas Hardy

The handout includes:

- an introduction with biographical and contextual information about the author
- the poem text with a glossary of key vocabulary
- comprehension and close-reading questions, with a focus on analysing the poem's structure, language and use of poetic devices, and main ideas or themes.
- an answer key with detailed responses to the close reading and analysis questions.

Enjoy!