In Alfred Lord Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade," the order to send the Light Brigade forward is primarily portrayed as a foolish mistake by the people in power. The poem emphasizes the miscommunication and the misguided leadership that led to the disastrous charge, highlighting the bravery of the soldiers who followed orders despite the apparent recklessness of sending them into certain danger. Tennyson captures both the valor of the soldiers and the tragic consequences of poor decisions made by their leaders.
In "The Charge of the Light Brigade," how does Tennyson portray the order to send the Light Brigade forward?
The Charge of the Light Brigade
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a risky but brave move that failed
a risky but brave move that failed
a foolish mistake by the people in power
a foolish mistake by the people in power
an unexpected defeat that should have been a victory
an unexpected defeat that should have been a victory
an intentional disregard for the soldiers' lives
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