Question

Read the stanza from "Invictus."

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate,
I am the captain of my soul.

How does the structure of "Invictus" affect the poem?

The rhyme and meter are harsh and sharp, helping the speaker communicate his severe emotional pain.


The rhyme and meter are halting and uneven, helping the speaker communicate his fear of the future.


The rhyme and meter are somber and military-like, communicating the speaker's determination to reach his goals.


The rhyme and meter are bouncy and light, communicating the speaker's decision to ignore those who criticize him.

Answer 1

i think it is either the first or third

Answer 2

So we see here the answer choices majorly describe how the "Rhyme and meter" affect the stanza.
I suppose you have a good understanding of those terms, first of all, yes?

Answer 3

yes i know

Answer 4

Excellent. So now I'll tell you that your initial guesses are correct, it would be one of those two options based on what the question is asking.

Which two are you leaning more toward? I'd advise reading the last two lines of the stanza, and read it in the author's voice. Does it sound like he's in emotional pain? Or determined to reach his goals?

"I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul."

Answer 5

its the third

Answer 6

Right! He definitely sounds determined, he knows who he is. What he has to do to achieve his goals, be his own captain.

Answer 7

thanks satellite

Answer 8

No problem. Be sure to close the question now that it's answered!