Heroism and Sacrifice in Alfred Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and Iron Maiden's "The Trooper"

Author(s)	Jitumani Basumatary
Country	India
Abstract	This paper compares the themes of heroism and sacrifice in Alfred Tennyson’s "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper”. The charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War forms the substance of both pieces, yet these two works differ tremendously due to the essence of the art form and cultural background. Tennyson's 1854 poem is written in formal verse and promotes the ideals of Victorian valour and duty; Iron Maiden's 1983 song is a much more aggressive musical element with a first-person narrative to convey a visceral portrayal of battle, focusing on personal struggle and rebellion. In this essay, the analysis will be based on narrative techniques, thematic content, and emotional impact, illustrating how literature and music reflect and shape cultural attitudes toward heroism and sacrifice.
Keywords	Alfred Tennyson, Heroism, Sacrifice, Victorian Poetry, Iron Maiden, Heavy Metal Music
Field	Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024
Published On	2024-07-25
Cite This	Heroism and Sacrifice in Alfred Tennyson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and Iron Maiden's "The Trooper" - Jitumani Basumatary - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.25211
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.25211
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gt5hjr

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