Based on the Crimean War (1853-1856)
on the mistakes and regrets made
during the war as the men were
slaughtered.
Form
Third person narrative and the fast pace is
due to the regular rhyming scheme created.
The rhyming couplets/triplets mirror a
stumbling horse or soldier.
Structure
Chronolgical order of how the
brigade went and the first 3
stanzas is the soldiers going into
battle and the 4th is the retreat
and the final is the heroism of the
soldiers who died.
Language
Repitition, heroic and
violent language used to
show the chaos and the
ditraught during the war
and especially the
brigade.
Attitudes and Feelings
Admiration, patronism and horror are used as
the feelings of the soliders are confused and
distraught as they fear for their lives.