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Motivation:

What are some examples of times when people must obey an authority figure, even though they may not want to?

1. An example of a time when people must obey an authority figure whether or not they please to, (or risk the punishment), is under the law, during school, or at work. Police officers are treated with a great amount of respect in our society. Every man/women must follow their directions, or risk the consequences. Also, during school, children must obey their teachers or risk the punishment. Likewise, at work, adults must respect and obey other adults that have a higher position than them, or risk losing their job.

Must military commanders enforce harsh discipline on their soldiers?

2. Military commanders must enforce some harsh discipline on the soldiers but from the start, but these young men and women know what they are getting themselves into before they become apart of the military so they should be prepared to follow a strong authority figure.

Is it important for a military outfit to work as a team?

3. Yes, if the military outfit did not work as a team, they would be unsuccessful in almost everything the tried. They would also never agree on the different tactics they would use during battle; so while in war, they will most likely suffer with many casualties.

What are the consequences if a commander is unable to keep his or her troops under control during wartime?

4. If a commander is not able to keep his or her soldiers under control during wartime, then the soldiers would most likely be unsuccessful. The soldiers could refuse to fight during the war, or there could be a strong lack of effort portrayed during the battle.

Analysis of "The Charge of the Light Brigade", by: Tennyson:

Recall and interpret facts and extend meanings

1. This poem describes Tennyson’s point of view in the Crimean War between Turkey and Russia. Because one of the people in the Turkish army made a mistake, their entire tactics were ruined. And though they suffered this downfall, they courageously continued the war as they charged into the Russian area with all their might. This charge lead to the death of many in the Turkish army, and those who survived held great pride, and were honored a great deal as well.

Analyze narrative poetry and the use of repetition and metaphor in a poem

2. Tennyson continuously describes the charge as, "Into the valley of death" and "Into the mouth of hell". These fine soldiers did a noble thing charging into their enemies because not only were there more of the enemies, but they were ready and unharmed. Tennyson also shows his respect by describing the soldiers as, "The Light Brigade". Within this poem, a lot of imagery is shown as Tennyson vividly describes the soldier’s actions, and the respect held for them.

Discuss the following themes: courage and honor; leaders and followers; justice and vengeance

3. After reading this fine poem, it was obvious to see the large amount of courage these noble soldiers had. After these soldiers unsuccessfully fired their artillery, they still continued fighting by charging into their enemies. And of course, from strong courage comes great respect because the soldiers that were able to come out of this war alive were honored and respected a great deal. These soldiers worked extremely well together, though they lost many lives. They went in to avenge their people, though no justice was gained because the soldiers lost. However, because the soldiers proudly went to fight, never holding back, they showed a great amount of hope for themselves and for their country ;and each man that walked away alive, had earned their own form of justice. At the beginning of the war, and while the decisions were being made, the leaders were smart as looked for ways to be successful during the war. The followers were also wise as they took on each of their own responsibilities as a duty, never holding back, not even to save their life. Furthermore, as the war took place, nobody could be classified as a leader or a follower because they all tried their best, they all looked out for each other, and they were all out there for the same reason.

Overture of 1812:

Overture of 1812 is a fast pace piece which shows the accelerating feeling of war. This song protrays that while in war nobody has control of the situation or can control what happens next. Once the cannons are shot, the lives begin to be lost rapidly, and nobody has control over it. Every life that is lost is another reason for the soldiers to run home crying, yet everyone stays exactly where they are. Soon after, the piece begins to slow and it seems as if the battle has ended, and the people alive are relieved, and the people dead are honored. Suddenly the piece becomes even hastier than the beginning and it is as if the people alive want to avenge the opposing army for all of the people they killed, and the cannons go off oncemore. These people are insane as they thirst for the death of their enemies. FInally, the piece begins to slow oncemore and it seems that all has given up for fear of losing their life.