The Charge of the light Brigade Flashcards
1
Q
‘half a league, half a league, half a league onwards, into the valley of death’
A
- anaphora
- charging soldiers
- repetition shows there faith is death
- allusion of them been accepted into heaven
2
Q
‘theirs but to do and die’
A
- death is certain
- heroic soldiers
3
Q
‘while all the world wondered’
A
- large number dies
- sacrifice is celebrated
- leaders should be questioned
4
Q
‘honour, honour’
A
- questions the British involvement
