INTRODUCTION OF POET: The poem “Casabianca” written by Felicia Dorothea Hemans. SUMMARY:Casabianca was a small boy. He was the son of the commander of the warship. The commander took part in the battle of Nile. He took his son with him: When the sea battle was going on, he ordered his son to stand on the deck of the ship. The father was killed in action. The ship caught fire, every one fled to save the life but Casabianca stood on the deck. He was obedient and brave so, he could not leave position without the orders of commander. He was surrounded by the flames but he did not move. He shouted and asked his father if he might leave the position. He called again and again but there was no reply. At last the ship was smashed into pieces. Many valuable things were destroyed. But the most valuable thing among them was Casabianca. He lost his life in order to set an example of courage and obedience. The death of Casabianca was Noblest but saddest incident of battle of Nile. CONCLUSION: This poem delivers the message of bravery, sacrifice, responsibility, patriotism and discipline.
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