Charge of the Light Brigade

Content
1. Describes disastrous battle between British cavalry and Russian forces.
Themes, Attitudes, Ideas
1. Disgust/ Disbelief
  1. Some one had blunder'd
Language offers balance between the two types
1. Violent
  1. Describes the situation "the six hundred" faced
    1. "Sabre stroke shatter'd and sunder'd"
      1. Alliteration of "S" Hissing Sibilance signifies evil.
        In his case it reflects the viciousness of the attack
2. Heroic
  1. Celebrates "the six hundred"
    1. L23. Boldly they rode and well
    2. L55. Noble
    3. L53, 54 Honour
Form
1. Third person
  1. Gives feel of a story
2. Rhythm
  1. Strong, regular creates fast pace
Structure
1. Repetition
  1. L8,38, 49, 54 "The six hundred"
    1. Reminder of the large number of men at the battle and creates a chaotic image

Resource summary

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