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Stanza Meaning
Half a league, half a league
Half a league onward 600 soldiers rode half a league (2.5 km) on
All in the valley of death horses through the dangerous valley
Rode the six hundred
“Forward, the Light Brigade Their commander ordered them to ride on
Charge for the guns!” he said He ordered the soldiers to rush forward
and attack
Into the valley of death The 600 soldiers rode into the war zone of
Rode the six hundred their enemies. Their enemies were heavily
armed with guns and cannons
Phrases Meaning
Charge for the guns! attack the war weapon
Valley of death Place where many soldiers lost their
lives
Theirs not to make reply it was not their duty to query or answer
Do and die Fight on and die if necessary
Volleyed and thundered Cannon balls flew and exploded
Half a league A distance of 2.5km
Some one had blundered Somebody had given a wrong order
Into the mouth of hell The scene looked like Hell opened and
swallowed them up
Themes
1. Warfare and conflict 4. Blind respect for authority
2. Carrying out the given duty 5. Death and destruction
3. Courage in the face of danger
Moral values
1. We must struggle for peace rather that warfare
2. We must try our best to carry out our duty
3. We should be brave in the face of danger
4. We must be prepared to voice out our feelings