Incident of the French Camp

Incident of the French Camp Reference to Context grounding These lines have been extracted from the poem Incident of the French Camp written by Robert Browning. The poem describes an act of chivalry, gallantry, nationalism and sacrifice on the part of a young French Soldier. The French Army had attacked the German urban center of Ratisbon. After they had achieved triumph, the news of the victory was conveyed to the Emperor catnap Bonaparte by that young pass who was have with pride and glory although he was on the verge of death. Thereafter, the wounded soldier breathed his last.Lines YOU KNOW, WE FRENCH STORMED RATISBON A MILE OR SO AWAY, ON A LITTLE MOUND, NAPOLEON STOOD ON OUR STORMING DAY WITH know OUT-THRUST, YOU FANCY HOW, LEGS WIDE, ARMS LOCKED BEHIND, AS IF TO BALANCE THE PRONE BROW OPPRESSIVE WITH ITS MIND. Explanation In the lines given over for explanation, the poet is describing the scene of the French attack on the German city of Ratisbon. Marshal Lannes led the French aggressiveness in the year 1783. On that occasion, the French emperor butterfly sleep stood on a hillock vertical a mile away from the scene of the onslaught.He appeared to be in a pensive mood. He had his come sticking out and his legs were wide apart. He had his arms joined behind his bark and a mist over on his brow was quite visible. It seemed that something very important was weighing upon his mind and he was perhaps working out his future strategy and line of action. Lines JUST AS PERHAPS HE MUSED, MY PLANS THAT SOAR, TO EARTH whitethorn FALL, LET ONCE MY ARMY. LEADER LANNES WAVER AT YONDER WALL,- OUT TWIST THE BATTERY SMOKES thither FLEW A RIDER, BOUND ON BOUND FULL-GALLOPING NOR BRIDLE DREW UNTIL HE REACHED THE MOUND. ExplanationThese lines bring to light the thoughtful nature of Napoleon, and the courage and enthusiasm of the young soldier who was heading towards him to convey the good news of victory. Napoleon was lost in his thoughts pondering over the even ts of the days to come. All his future planning depended upon his supremacy at Ratisbon. He was eagerly waiting to see the French flag flutter over the German City. As he concentrated upon his future strategy, he observed a young French soldier pelt along towards him, riding at top speed. The rider pierced through the blanket of smoke.He came straight to the place where Napoleon was standing and was waiting to receive the good tidings. Lines THEN OFF THERE FLUNG IN SMILING JOY, AND HELD HIMSELF stick out BY JUST HIS HORSES MANE, A BOY YOU HARDLY COULD SUSPECT (SO TIGHT HE KEPT HIS LIPS COMPRESSED, SCARCE ANY BLOOD CAME THROUGH) YOU LOOKED TWICE ERE YOU SAW HIS BREAST WAS ALL BUT gun IN TWO. Explanation In the given lines, the poet appreciated the heroic behaviour of the young soldier. Although he was fatally wounded, he displayed extraordinary courage, confidence and self-control. He jumped off his horse and stood at attention before his chief.His back talk was full of blood b ut he had his lips so tightly sealed that not a drift off of blood oozed out of it. He maintained his cool and composure, and with confidence and chivalry, conveyed the cheerful news of victory. One could never realize that the young soldiers breast was shot into two unless one has very piercing and observant eye on him. Lines WELL, CRIED HE, EMPEROR, BY GODS GRACE WEVE GOT YOU RATISBON THE MARSHALS IN THE MARKET-PLACE, AND YOULL BE THERE ANON TO SEE YOUR FLAG-BIRD FLAP HIS VANS WHERE I, TO HEARTS DESIRE, PERCHED HIM THE CHIEFS spirit FLASHED HIS PLANSSOARED UP AGAIN LIKE FIRE. Explanation In the lines given for explanation, the poet is describing the way in which the young soldier assured Napoleon of their success and the reaction of the Emperor to this good news. Although the young man was in extreme pain and suffering, he finally opened his lips, and with a great sense of pleasure and personal pride, informed Napoleon of the annexation of the German City. Napoleon was delig hted to learn that Marshall Lannes had reached the heart of the city and the emperor was eagerly awaited by the triumphant forces.The soldier felt a special kind of pleasure and pride in the fact that he, with his own hands, had flown the French flag over Ratisbon. The flag had the figure of a bird on it. frankincense when the flag fluttered in the air, it seemed as though the bird on it. Thus when the flag fluttered in the air, it seemed as though the bird was flapping its wings. No sooner did Napoleon push the news of victory, a sparkle of joy and satisfaction came to his eyes. He once again started thinking nigh his future strategy. Lines THE CHIEFS essence FLASHED BUT PRESENTLYSOFTENED ITSELF, AS SHEATHES A FILM THE MOTER-EAGLES EYE WHEN HER BRUISED EAGLET BREATHES YOURE WOUNDED , NAY, HIS SOLDIERS PRIDE TOUCHED TO THE QUICK, HE SAID IM KILLED, SIRE AND HIS CHIEF BESIDE, SMILING, THE BOY FELL DEAD. Explanation These lines bring to light Napoleons loving and affectionate beh aviour towards the young soldier who was about to breathe his last. The good news of success had brought to Napoleons eyes a special kind of glitter which faded away no sooner had he noticed that the soldier was fatally wounded.The feelings of Napoleon at that moment were just same(p) those of the mother eagle who gets confused when she finds her young ones badly bruised and on the verge of death. She fails to understand how to save their lives. Similarly, that paternal affection surged up in Napoleons heart and he inquired whether the boy was wounded. The soldier proudly declared that he felt joy and thrill in giving his life for his country. There was a smile of pride and satisfaction on the young soldiers lips as he barbaric dead near his emperors feet.