This is an analysis of the poem Den Bittre Død Dig Trængde that begins with:

Den bittre Død dig trængde,
Vor Herre Jesus Christ!...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XaXa XXXX XXXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11111 110101 101101 1111 1101110 011101 110100 1111 111110 111100 11111 111001
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 93
  • Average number of words per stanza: 20
  • Amount of lines: 14
  • Average number of symbols per line: 20 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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 Den Bittre Død Dig Trængde;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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