This is an analysis of the poem "Libertad! Igualdad! Fraternidad!" that begins with:

You sullen pig of a man
you force me into the mud ...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: Xab XXbc X addb XaXcad
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 3,4,1,4,6,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rondeau rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1101001 1110001 011011 10 0101 11111 11111 00111011 10111 01010110 11101010 11 1 11110001 1011011 011 1 111011
  • Amount of stanzas: 5
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 84
  • Average number of words per stanza: 16
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • Average number of symbols per line: 23 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • 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 "Libertad! Igualdad! Fraternidad!";
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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