Thursday, January 1, 2004

Charge Of The Light Brigade Comments

Rating: 3.5

HALF a league, half a league,
Half a league onward,
All in the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
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Alfred Lord Tennyson
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Sylvia Frances Chan 03 July 2024

FIVE: summed up: the poem immortalizes the heroic charge made by six hundred cavaliers of the British Light Brigade during the Crimean War, emphasizing their sacrifice and dedication to duty.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 03 July 2024

FOUR: The soldiers fought bravely, even in a situation that seemed almost suicidal. Bravery, according to the poem, involves doing one's duty even when it leads to almost certain death.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 03 July 2024

THREE: deep commitment to their country. Tennyson celebrates the self-sacrifice and heroism of the Light Brigade.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 03 July 2024

TWO: who charged into battle against overwhelming odds. Despite facing certain death, they obeyed their orders without hesitation, symbolizing their

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Sylvia Frances Chan 03 July 2024

ONE: "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson explores several themes: Patriotism: The poem highlights the unwavering loyalty and courage of the British cavalrymen

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Sylvia Frances Chan 03 July 2024

I have commented, but I will do thta again now, Congratulations being chosen by Poem Hunter and Team as The Classic Poem Of The Day. TOP Marks

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 March 2024

EIGHT: This theme resonates beyond the Crimean Peninsula, reminding us of the relevance of individual soldiers' concerns when following questionable government policies.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 March 2024

SEVEN: Tennyson's work emphasizes that the errors of those in authority should not overshadow the gallantry of those asked to carry out military missions

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 March 2024

SIX: Despite this, they marched toward the enemies and attacked them. The entire poem celebrates their loyalty and unwavering commitment to their nation.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 March 2024

FIVE: Loyalty and Patriotism: The soldiers knew their leader had mistakenly commanded the brigade to charge toward a stronger enemy with superior weapons

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 March 2024

FOUR: they carried out their duty, demonstrating that true bravery lies in doing what is required, even when it leads to almost certain death.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 March 2024

THREE: Their unwavering courage in the face of danger deserves perpetual veneration Sacrifice: The cavalrymen were willing to die for their country. Even though the order was almost suicidal,

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 March 2024

TWO: Despite the fact that their charge was ultimately futile, the poem honors the bravery of the British cavalrymen. These soldiers, knowing their lives were at stake, followed orders and charged the enemy gun emplacements at the end of the valley.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 March 2024

ONE: This poem celebrates the heroism and sacrifice of soldiers who willingly surrender themselves to a greater cause.

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Mahlubandile Phillips 23 July 2023

What brave men courage of the six hundred

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Dr Dillip K Swain 22 August 2022

Left, right, behind, and infront...I can feel the terrible ambience

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Evelyn Bramhall 08 February 2022

Has been a favorite of mine since I was 11 years old. I always think of my Father in the Pacific in World War II. and all the fathers of my friends who went through without trying to debate the orders given. Never questioning the orders given. It gives me goose bumps whenever I hear it/

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David 29 April 2021

This actually reminds me of the anti war poem/song written and sung by Petula Clark: 'On The Path of Glory'.

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Joe DiMino 29 July 2020

" Light" by Joe DiMino How alive the light appears- bending with the water- sliding from points of crests; making one wonder if light is only above or somewhere in depth of sea a spirit spark swells until it can do but one thing-surface! This is not morning sun rising; or moon or starlight tempting one to dream- it is the light that men follow... even onto the cross...

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Chinedu Dike 09 November 2019

A piece of great elegance. An awesome work of art.

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