This is an analysis of the poem André Chénier that begins with:

Na real magnificência dos gigantes
Grave como um lacedemônio harmoste...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XX X X X X X X X a X X a X
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 2,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: sonnet with trochaic pentameter or irregular meter
  • Metre: 1110001100 1101100010 11101011 011110010 10110101010 101110011100 110101010100 101001100001 1111111001 100010010010 10101000010 1001010110 110001110110 10101010010
  • Amount of stanzas: 13
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 39
  • Average number of words per stanza: 7
  • Amount of lines: 17
  • Average number of symbols per line: 30 (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.

    There are many three dots in the poem. Readers should think of the author's idea together with the pensive speaker.

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

  • summary of André Chénier;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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