The charge Of The Loght Brigade Flashcards
What is the form of the poem charge of the light brigade?
Ballad- so we should remember their courage
Why do the last three stanzas change?
To show the battle went wrong
Alfred Lord Tennyson was the kings poem what do this meant he boosted what?
Propaganda and made people look good
What does enhancement through out the poem shows what?
It shows the march of duty was ongoing for the 600 soldiers?
Why did Tennyson write this poem?
To emphasise the bravery and honour of the soldiers and criticising the higher ranked officers
What are the themes?
Patriotism, conflict, suffering, reality of war
What are the themes?
Patriotism, conflict, suffering, reality of war
What does the first stanza of the poem mirror?
The Calvary formation
Hal-a-league is Dactylic diameter what does this mirror?
The sound of horse galloping and increased the poems’ pace
What does “ Into the valley if you death”mean?
This biblical imagery portrays war as a supremely powerful experience
“ jaws of death” and “mouth of hell” presents war as what?
An animal that consumes its victims
“Honour the light brigade/Noble six hundred” means what?
It glorifies the soldiers even in death. the ‘six hundred’ become an admired group
“Shot and shell” is sibilance what does the create?
Whooshing sounds of battle
What does the repetition of ‘six hundred’ show at the end of each stanza?
It shows that there is a 100 soldiers dying each stanza
