English GCSE - The Charge of the Light Brigade
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- The Charge of the Light Brigade - Alfred Tennyson
- What's it about?
- Describes a battle between British cavalry and Russian forces during the Crimean War. Due to a misunderstanding the Light Brigade were told to advance even though they were only armed with swords and the Russians had guns.
- Form
- Narrated in 3rd person which makes it seem like a story. The relentless rhythm imitates the pace and energy of the battle.
- Structure
- Tells the story in chronological order and certain phrases are repeated throughout.
- Repitition
- Creates a sense of impending doom and that the failure is inevitable. "The six hundred" is repeated to show that large numbers of men were killed.
- Violent language
- Poet uses powerful verbs and adjectives to show violence.
- Heroic language
- Poet uses respectful language to show the bravery of the soldiers.
- Admiration
- The poet admires the sacrifice the soldiers made - they were determined to obey orders even though they knew they would die.
- Disbelief
- He is shocked by the stupidity of the orders sent to the men.
- Horror
- Suggested that the poet is horrified by the violence in the battle.
- Comparisons
- Effects of conflict - Poppies, Futility; Reality of battles - Bayonet Charge; Patriotism - next to of course god i america.
- What's it about?
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