The Charge of the Light Brigade

• Who wrote "The Charge of the Light Brigade"?

  Alfred Lord Tennyson
• What does the phrase "Into the valley of Death" signify in the poem?

  It highlights soldiers' bravery and sacrifice
• What biblical allusion is used in the poem to elevate the soldiers' sacrifice?

  Psalm 23 ("valley of the shadow of death")
• What historical event does the poem reference?

  The disastrous charge during the Crimean War
• What critique does Tennyson make regarding war in the poem?

  He criticizes blind obedience in war
• What does the line "Theirs not to reason why" convey about the soldiers' mindset?

  It reflects their unquestioning loyalty
• How does repetition function in the line "Theirs not to reason why"?

  It emphasizes their selfless commitment
• What societal values does Tennyson reflect in the poem?

  Victorian admiration for duty and heroism
• What imagery is used in "Cannon to right of them, / Cannon to left of them"?

  It vividly depicts soldiers' peril
• What literary techniques create a sense of entrapment in the poem?

  Anaphora and imagery
• What dual purpose does the poem serve regarding the Light Brigade?

  It immortalizes heroism while exposing war's cost
• What year was "The Charge of the Light Brigade" written?

  1854
• How does Tennyson subtly critique Victorian society in the poem?

  By critiquing leadership errors and blind duty