effects of conflict

Question 1

The Charge of the Light Brigade: Death and serious injury

Answer 1

death and serious injury ultimate result of battle for many of soldiers. repetition of phrases such as “valley of Death” and “mouth of Hell” creates ominous mood and confirms there is no escaping their fate

Question 2

The Charge of the Light Brigade: Extensive loss of life

Answer 2

speaker focuses on extensive loss of life in the charge- each stanza ends with a reference to the “six hundred” to remind reader of huge human cost involved

Question 3

The Charge of the Light Brigade: bravery

Answer 3

poem also shows how war can inspire great bravery and sacrifice. soldiers do their duty even though they believe they will most likely die in the process

Question 4

Remains : dehumanisation

Answer 4

soldier dehumanises looter and presents the killing as normal part of his job, as shown by the poem’s anecdotal tone and opening phrase, “on another occasion” . colloquial verbs like “tosses and “carted off” describe how the soldiers casually dispose of body. suggests conflict can devalue human life and make violence seem normal

Question 5

Remain: PTSD, breakdown

Answer 5

• memories of conflict have deep psychological impact on soldier
• final stanza of poem made up of only two lines rather than normal four, disruption of poem’s form mirrors soldiers breakdown