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What was the ultimate fate of the Light Brigade as described in the poem?
What was the ultimate fate of the Light Brigade as described in the poem?
What is the tone conveyed regarding the soldiers' actions in the poem?
What is the tone conveyed regarding the soldiers' actions in the poem?
Which phrase best captures the repeated imagery used in the poem?
Which phrase best captures the repeated imagery used in the poem?
What does the phrase 'valley of Death' symbolize in the poem?
What does the phrase 'valley of Death' symbolize in the poem?
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Which best reflects the actions of the Light Brigade as they charged?
Which best reflects the actions of the Light Brigade as they charged?
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Study Notes
The Charge of the Light Brigade
- The poem tells the story of the Light Brigade, a British cavalry unit, during the Crimean War.
- The Light Brigade was famously sent into a suicidal attack against a superior Russian force at the Battle of Balaclava
- The attack was considered a blunder because the Light Brigade were outnumbered and outgunned.
- The poem highlights the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers.
- The Light Brigade rode “half a league” (about 3 miles) “into the valley of Death” against a heavily fortified Russian force.
- They were surrounded by Russian artillery “Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them”.
- Despite being overwhelmed, they charged "boldly" into the jaws of death through a barrage of "shot and shell".
- They "Sabring the gunners there" and shattered the Russian lines with their sabres.
- "All the world wondered" at their bravery and heroism.
- Only a fraction of the 600 soldiers survived the charge.
- The poem concludes by declaring that the Light Brigade's "glory" will never fade.
- The poem praises the "noble six hundred" for their courage and selflessness.
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Test your knowledge of Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem 'The Charge of the Light Brigade', which recounts the heroic yet tragic charge of the British cavalry during the Crimean War. This quiz covers key themes, historical context, and the bravery depicted in the poem. Assess your understanding of this poignant tribute to the sacrifices made by soldiers.
