Compare how poets present ideas about conflict in ‘Bayonet Charge’ and in one other poem from ‘Power and conflict’.​

Answer 1

In 'Bayonet Charge' by Ted Hughes, the poet presents ideas about conflict through the use of vivid imagery and a sense of urgency. He describes the soldiers as "a ghostly mob" and the bayonets as "glittering like stars". This creates a sense of dread and fear, as the soldiers are presented as being powerless against the enemy. In contrast, in 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' by Alfred Lord Tennyson, the poet presents ideas about conflict through the use of heroic language and a sense of courage. He describes the soldiers as "bold" and the charge as "noble", creating a sense of admiration and respect for the soldiers' bravery. Both poems present ideas about conflict, but in different ways.