In this poem, Tennyson takes a well-known defeat and inspires the reader by highlighting the soldiers' spirit, who rode into battle fully aware of their impending defeat. Write a poem about a similar scenario, perhaps involving a sports team or a politician, portraying defeat as an opportunity for nobility and bravery.

Imagine you are a member of the Russian Army, witnessing the courageous yet futile charge of the Light Brigade. Write a letter home, describing what you observed and why you think they charged headlong into certain death.

What is the significance of the Light Brigade's temporary victory in stanza 4? Does it heighten the story's tension? Does it make these courageous soldiers more admirable? How?