1. Poem Analysis - The Soldier
The word "England" or "English" occurs six times in this poem. That's a lot for a poem that is only 14 lines! ... Let's start with the overall form of the poem, shall we? ... Just peep line 9: And think, this heart, all evil shed away. ... Any time a pattern is established, then broken, those breaks are designed to catch a reader's eye for emphasis (or catch their ear, as in this case). ...
- Word Count: 3268
- Approx Pages: 13
- Grade Level: High School