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Comment 8 of 8, added on June 15th, 2006 at 10:46 AM.
I do agree with the criticisms posted, in that Tennyson has clearly romanticised the realities of war. He suggests that war is honourable and does glorify it to some extent, without having actually taken part. However, I would argue that this is the job of a poet or writer; to embelish the truth and to write about events that we may not be present for, or indeed, never took place at all. One of the main components a poet needs to capture is feeling and passion in a poem, and in this instance Tennyson un-doubtedly succeeds.
Lauren from United Kingdom
Comment 7 of 8, added on May 26th, 2006 at 11:41 AM.
Yep - I agree with Robert Burns - this poem embodies Owen's sentiments in Dulce et Decorum est. The poem glorifies war and unquestioning dedication to a nationalist cause, something which the war poets showed to be specious and, personally, I cannot help but balk at such a jingoistic attitude. I think it is telling that 2 of the most enthusiastic comments here come from American's....
Anne
Comment 6 of 8, added on September 22nd, 2005 at 11:34 PM.
This poem is great if you want a romantic version of the truth written by a guy who wasn't even there. It was more like 247 that really died. War is not romantic, and this, along with a few other Tennyson poems seems to reflect his frustration at not actually being there. He's a romantic who writes about the past, and while his style is at times beautiful, its also incredibly fake - because he wasn't there.
If you want poems that are about the turth of war, read some Owen...
Robert Burns from United Kingdom
Comment 5 of 8, added on May 7th, 2005 at 2:13 AM.
this poem has exact allusions and repetitions that makes the poem to look perfect.while reading this poem it makes to feel as though we are in the same battle field visualising and hearing the scenes with awe and wonder at the courage of the soldiers.as a student of english literature i feel everyone will have some effect while reading this beautiful poem.
Archana from India
Comment 4 of 8, added on April 15th, 2005 at 3:25 PM.
OMG this was the most coolest poem i have ever read. We are in English class now and talking about it.
we should all honor the noble six hundred!
Rhonda & Sunshine from United States
Comment 3 of 8, added on March 15th, 2005 at 7:57 PM.
I had to memorize a poem for English, found this, and loved it. I think it's great. We should learn from this. All of us. Honor them...the noble six hundred!
Joe from China
Comment 2 of 8, added on March 10th, 2005 at 12:41 PM.
The Crimean charge took place on 25 October 1854.
Tennyson was inspired to the poem by the line "some on had blundered" in the editorial of "The TIMES".
It's one of the really great poem about honor and duty of warrior. I love it.
Michael Teichmann from Germany
Comment 1 of 8, added on January 31st, 2005 at 2:39 PM.
Honestly this poem perfectly illustrates the job description of soldiers. Or patriots. "Theirs not to make reply" "theirs but to do and die". It's sad and humbling. But this shows pure dedication and loyalty. The honor bestowed upon the "noble six-hundred" is unimaginable. The willingness to ride into battle that is predetermined to be lost. They could have questioned authority and lived. But chose to follow tradition, and the path of dignity, to ride into battle and die heroes. Awesome! Honor them!
WP from United States
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I do agree with the criticisms posted, in that Tennyson has clearly romanticised the realities of war. He suggests that war is honourable and does glorify it to some extent, without having actually taken part. However, I would argue that this is the job of a poet or writer; to embelish the truth and to write about events that we may not be present for, or indeed, never took place at all. One of the main components a poet needs to capture is feeling and passion in a poem, and in this instance Tennyson un-doubtedly succeeds.
Lauren from United Kingdom