Journey's End

This course offers an in-depth study of R.C. Sherriff’s Journey’s End, exploring its plot, characters, and the emotional reality of life in the trenches during the First World War. Students will examine key figures including Stanhope, Hibbert, Osborne, Raleigh, Trotter, and the Colonel, analysing how their interactions reveal themes of courage, cowardice, class, and comradeship. The course also investigates Sherriff’s use of language, dialogue, silence, form, and structure to convey the psychological strain of war and the humanity of those who endure it. Through this exploration, learners will gain insight into how Journey’s End portrays heroism, vulnerability, and the enduring bonds forged in the face of conflict.

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