Charge of the Light Brigade

Theirs not to make reply…

triplet, anaphora

lack of control and autonomy soldiers have is shown

they are not individuals but rather part of machines that function and obey without question even if it means death

dehumanising despite the poets attempt to glorify the ruthless and cold nature of war that have soldiers dying pointlessly due to ‘blunders’ caused in communication, soldiers have to pay for the consequences of others actions and fall into the ‘jaws of death’ that break them down and crush them

repetition builds a rhythmic, almost hypnotic tone which echoes the galloping of horses and unstoppable momentum of war

creates a tone of admiration and tragedy as their bravery is admirable but the blind obedience is criticised, especially given the disastrous outcome of the charge

Honour the charge they made… Noble six hundred!

commanding and celebratory tone to commemorate

imperative use of ‘honour’

soldiers as legends and martyrs

have to glorify in order for them to be immortalised and have a legacy

wants audience to emulate them, believes that honour and glory is in war - direct consequence is shown in WW1, WW2

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