Question

Which theme is evident in this excerpt from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s narrative poem “The Charge of the Light Brigade”?


“Forward, the Light Brigade!”
Was there a man dismayed?
Not though the soldier knew
Someone had blundered.
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die.
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.

a) the folly of ambition and greed
b) the inability of humans to face death
c) the heroism of unquestioning
d) the futility of obedience

Answer 1

The heroism of unquestioning sacrifice. They asked no questions. Instead, they followed their orders with honor and courage.

Answer 2

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