The Charge of the Light Brigade Flashcards
Alfred Lord Tennyson (6 cards)
1
Q
“Valley of Death”
A
-Biblical from ‘the Lord is my Shepherd’: ironic because this represents the idea of trust in God however this is a bad decision
-Put through the test of bravery
2
Q
“Tho’ the soldier knew some one had blunder’d”
A
-Noble: followed an order despite knowing it was a mistake
-They were not allowed to question orders
3
Q
“They rode back, but not, not the six hundred
A
-Repetition emphasises those who did not return
4
Q
“All the world wonder’d”
A
-Well known error
-Confused everybody, helpless
5
Q
“Honour the Light Brigade, Noble six hundred!”
A
-Seen as honourable to die for you country
-Glorifying war
6
Q
Overall themes
A
-Patriotism
-Futility of war
-They knew that they were going to die but still followed the commands
