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Class 6- Unit-10B: The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Background of the Poem 

  • The poem was written by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

  • It was published in 1854.

  • It is based on a real battle called the Battle of Balaclava.

  • Tennyson wrote the poem to honour the courage of the soldiers.

  • The poem reminds people to remember and respect their sacrifice.

 Summary 

  • The poem is about 600 British soldiers called the Light Brigade.

  • They fought in the Crimean War.

  • The soldiers were ordered to charge at the enemy.

  • The order was a mistake, but the soldiers did not question it.

  • They rode into the “valley of death”.

  • Cannons fired at them from the front and both sides.

  • Many soldiers were killed, but they fought bravely.

  • They attacked the enemy with swords.

  • Some soldiers returned, but many did not.

  • The world praised and honoured their bravery and sacrifice.

Perspective (Point of View)

  • The poem is written in the third person.

  • The poet describes what the soldiers did and how brave they were.

Setting

  • Place: Valley of Balaclava, Crimea

  • Time: During the Crimean War (1854)

  • Situation: A battlefield filled with danger, guns, and cannons

Characters

The Six Hundred / Light Brigade

  • Brave British soldiers

  • Obey orders without questioning

  • Ready to sacrifice their lives

  • Show great courage and discipline

The Commander

  • Gave the wrong order

  • His mistake caused heavy loss of lives

Enemy Soldiers (Russians and Cossacks)

  • Fired cannons at the Light Brigade

  • Were attacked by the soldiers

Central Idea: The poem shows the bravery, discipline, and sacrifice of soldiers who obeyed orders even in the face of death.

Themes
  1. Bravery: The soldiers show great courage by riding into danger.
  2. Duty and Obedience: Soldiers obey orders without questioning.
  3. Sacrifice: Many soldiers give their lives for their country.
  4. Honor and Respect: The soldiers’ bravery deserves praise and remembrance.
Message (Moral)

  • Courage and duty are more important than fear.

  • Brave sacrifices should always be honoured.

Literary Devices

  • Repetition: Words like “Rode the six hundred” show continuous action and bravery.

  • Alliteration: Repetition of sounds adds rhythm (e.g., “Cannon to right of them”).

  • Imagery: Describes the battlefield clearly so readers can imagine it.

  • Metaphor: “Valley of Death” shows the extreme danger faced by soldiers.

Title Justification

  • The title is correct because the poem is about the charge (attack) of the Light Brigade.

  • It focuses on their brave ride into battle.

Tone: Respectful, Proud, Admirative
Mood: Serious, Patriotic, Sad but inspiring

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