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Alfred Tennyson - 'The Kraken' - Annotation
Annotation prompts for Alfred Tennyson's 'The Kraken'. ‘The Kraken’ is about a legendary vast sea monster, that allegedly dwells off the coast of Norway and Greenland. The word derives from Norwegian and Swedish languages, which refers to an unhealthy animal or something twisted. The annotation prompts are a supportive tool, intended to encourage further analysis and interpretation. |
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Alfred Tennyson - 'The Charge of the Light Brigade' - Annotation
Annotation prompts for Alfred Tennyson’s ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’. ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ is a poem that focuses on the Battle of Balaclava (25.10.1854). Lord Raglan sent orders to his Light Cavalry Brigade to fend off the enemy. The Brigade began charging the wrong way, into a narrow valley. Over 600 men rushed forward / over 150 died / 120 injured. Consequently, Britain lost possession of the majority of its forward defences. Poem published 1854. Rhyme scheme varies in each stanza. Rhythm: each line is in dimeter (two stressed syllables) / each stressed syllable is followed by two unstressed syllables, making the rhythm dactylic. The falling rhythm may be mimicking the horrific fall of the “Brigade”. Additionally, the rhythm / extensive repetition could indicate the galloping of horses and pace of action. The annotation prompts are a supportive tool, intended to encourage further analysis and interpretation. |