This is an analysis of the poem Obstructionists! Unphased that begins with:

Obstructionists!
Unphased....

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: aXbXCC BB aXBXCCD CXAB CXAB BB aXBXCCD
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,2,7,4,4,2,7,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 0100 100 1001 1000 0010100 100011111 110101011 1101011 0100 100 11001 1000 0010100 100011111 11 0111010 01010010 1100111 0101010 0111010 01010010 1100111 0101010 110101011 1101011 0100 100 11001 1000 0010100 100011111 11
  • Amount of stanzas: 7
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 112
  • Average number of words per stanza: 16
  • Amount of lines: 32
  • Average number of symbols per line: 24 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 3
  • 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 Obstructionists! Unphased;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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