THE CHARGE OF THE

LIGHT BRIGADE
THEMES

1. Warfare
It describes the confusion, the
terror, the bloodshed in a war. It
also describes the heroism and
excitement of armed combat.
2. Courage
The soldiers of the Light Brigade
were courageous. Every one of them
charged forward to the enemy line
bravely. They knew exactly how
dangerous and hopeless the job was,
but they did it anyway.

3. Death
Many of the brave soldiers in the Light
Brigade died in this battle.
4. Duty
The soldiers in the Light Brigade were
just doing their job; they were soldiers
and it was their duty to fight. Thats
what makes them heroic, but it makes
their deaths tragic.
5. Honour and respect
The poet wants the memory of the
soldiers of the Light Brigade to live
forever, to be honoured and respected.