8/14/2019 Questions Light Brigade

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The Charge of the Light Brigade

Questions

Discuss and make detailed notes with supporting evidence on

the question(s) assigned to your group. You will be peer teachingyour response to other members of the class.

How does Tennyson bring a Christian element to the poem?

What do you think is the significance of having the Light Brigadetemporarily victorious in stanza 4? Does it add to the storystension? Does it make these brave soldiers more admirable? How?

What themes are explored in the poem? Consider loyalty, pride

How might the rhythm of the poem be militaristic? What soundmight it be trying to replicate?

Is it fair to suggest that Charge of the Light Brigade is pictureswith words? Consider the poets use of figurative language,manipulation of colour and sound.

What specific details suggest that very few members of the LightBrigade survived the famous charge?

The repetition of words and lines stresses the Brigade's a) action,weakness, fear, and defeat b) reaction, violence, marching, andsurrender c) charge, cannon fire, bloodshed, and victory d) action,determination, losses, and honour. Discuss.

Homework Extension Reading

In 1854, Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem entitled The Last of the LightBrigade. Read and research this poem how are they linked? Whatis Kiplings message?