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The Charge of the Light Brigade Flashcards
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- 1What does the poem describe?The poem describes a disastrous battle between the British cavalry (soldiers on horseback) and Russian forces during the Crimean War (1853-1856).
- 2What did the misunderstanding in this battle mean?A misunderstanding meant that the Light Brigade was ordered to advance into a valley surrounded by enemy soldiers.
- 3What were each side armed with? What were the Light Brigade against their enemies?The cavalry were only armed with swords, whereas the Russian soldiers had guns. The Light Brigade were virtually defenseless against their enemies, and many of them were killed.
- 4What is the poem narrated in?The poem is narrated in third person.
- 5What does the strong, regular, relentless rhythm do?It creates a fast pace, imitating the cavalry going forward and the energy of the battle.
- 6In what order does the poem tell the story?The poem tells the story of the battle in chronological order.
- 7What keeps the focus on the cavalry troops throughout the poem?Some lines and phrases are repeated throughout the poem sometimes with subtle differences- this is what keeps the focus.
- 8What does repetition create a sense of and what does it also give the idea of?Repetition creates a sense of impending doom and the idea that what is going to happen is inevitable.
- 9What idea does the repetition of "the six hundred" in each stanza reinforce? What image does this also create?It reinforces the idea of the large numbers of men involved. It also creates an image of a chaotic battle.
- 10What do the poet's powerful verbs and adjectives give a strong sense of?The poet uses powerful verbs and adjectives give a strong sense of the violence of the battle.
- 11How does the poet emphasise the soldiers' bravery?The poet uses respectful language to emphasise the soldiers' bravery.
- 12Why does the poet admire the bravery and sacrifices of the men?Because they were determined to obey orders even though they knew death was likely.
- 13What does the poet think the world should recognise?He thinks the world should recognise their bravery and appreciate their sacrifice.
- 14Why does the poet show disbelief? What does this not diminish?The poet shows disbelief because he seems shocked by the stupidity of the order, but this doesn't diminish his respect for the soldiers who did their duty.
- 15What is there a suggestion of, to do with horror?There's a suggestion that the poet is horrified by the violence of the battle.
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- Flashcards about The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Tennyson. From the AQA Poetry Cluster; Conflict
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