Question

.What do you think the poem The Charge of

the Light Brigade 'criticises or glorifies war?

Give reasons for your answer. ( word limit 50)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Describing their actions as noble inevitably glorifies unconditional obedience to authority, which is part and parcel of war. Huge sentimentality about war sacrifice prevails to this day in regards to Gallipoli by New Zealanders [ANZAC Day was yesterday]. This is deliberately fostered, it's been suggested, to substitute honour for dead, in place of shame and anger which could prevail in regards to poor judgement of military officers from greater powers in the interests of expansionism far from home.