Context

• What does Tennyson instruct the reader to do regarding the "noble six hundred"?

  Remember, honour and glorify them
• What years did Alfred Lord Tennyson live?

  1850-1892
• What was Tennyson's duty as poet laureate?

  To glorify war to the British public
• What was the initial conflict in the Crimean War?

  Between Russia and the Ottoman Empire
• Why did France and Britain get involved in the Crimean War?

  To prevent Russian expansion
• How did the British public view the Crimean War?

  As unnecessary and aware of mistakes
• What class were many members of the light brigade from?

  Lower class
• How were the members of the light brigade equipped?

  Lightly armoured and on horseback