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

If one thought of goodwill came to sit,
It should be welcomed and not resisted! ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abcdceXbXXbdaeXXXa
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 18,
  • Closest metre: trochaic pentameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 011011101 0101011010 1011011100 101010 10110101010 1111010010 010100101000100 01001001010 00010110101 10100010100010 0001001101 1110111010 1011011101 10100010001 01001 11010001010010 0101000011 001001
  • Amount of stanzas: 1
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 705
  • Average number of words per stanza: 116
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • Average number of symbols per line: 38 (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.

  • The author used lexical repetitions to emphasize a significant image; it, to are repeated.

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

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

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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