Question

Charge of the light brigade-Alfred Tennyson

1)What is being referred to as the valley of death? why?

2)How did the soldiers react to what was clearly a blunder?

3)Which description is repeated in the poem? why?

4)Which is the comparison with hell appropriate?

5)Why has the poet used the expression 'wild charge'?

6)How did the world react to the deeds of the valiant soldiers? What does the poet feel about these soldiers?

7)Does this poem glorify war or is it an account of selfless duty and martyrdom? Give reasons for your answer.




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Answer 1

Explanation:

1. In the poem , valley of death is referred to the battle field where battle of balaclava was fought. The speaker called it so because the British army who had nothing except swords to fight against the vast enemy of Russians and Cossacks were sure to die fighting and sacrificing for their country.
2. The soldiers have to do the task that is given by the Commissioner. They should not ask any reasons and not to reply Yes or No, if it is a blunder then also they have to do the task.
3. In poetry, repetition is repeating words, phrases, lines, or stanzas. ... Repetition is used to emphasize a feeling or idea, create rhythm, and/or develop a sense of urgency