This is an analysis of the poem Felipe that begins with:

Sharp are the thorns of the cactus path-
Aye, Felipe! ... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aBaXXcbcc dBdeefbff
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 9,9,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rima
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 110100101 101 110100111 010100101 11100110 10110111 1001 0101 01 011110111 101 010010101 100110101 10100100101 10011101 0101 0101 01
  • Amount of stanzas: 2
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 333
  • Average number of words per stanza: 50
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • Average number of symbols per line: 36 (medium-length strings)
  • 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.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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