This is an analysis of the poem Esmeralda In Prison that begins with:

[OPERA OF 'ESMERALDA,' ACT IV., 1836.]
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Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: X aabbccddaaeeaa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,14,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: couplets
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 1001000111 100110101 1001 11010101 1001011101 0110101 11011101 1110111 1111101 0011111 1011111 101000101 011 101011111 11110110101
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 240
  • Average number of words per stanza: 46
  • Amount of lines: 16
  • Average number of symbols per line: 29 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 6
  • Mood of the speaker:

    There are many exclamation marks in the poem. The speaker is excited. He or she has strong feelings on the subject that is described in the poem.

    The speaker asks many questions. Perhaps, he or she is in confusion.

If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:

  • summary of Esmeralda In Prison;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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