This poem is considered to be a free verse poem since it does not have a rhyme scheme or any particular partner to it. Furthermore, it seems to be written in the stream of consciousness, “which is a method of narration that describes in words the flow of thoughts in the minds of characters” (literarydevices.net). An example of this is when the speaker asks a question in line six or the description of his daily routine. Also, in the second stanza the speaker is going back and forth with himself. Hughes uses this literary device as a way to connect the reader with the speaker. The tone of the poem is the attitude the speaker feels towards the assignment, which is uncertain and questioning about what is …show more content…
This poem is about Keats fear of dying. Keats questions if he will be able to write enough books or find the love of his life before he dies. The overall tone of the poem is very negative because, Keats is not optimist about finding love and fame before he dies. Thus, the metaphors, symbols, and the paradox he uses portray that image. To illustrate, Keats compares love to something high in the sky and unattainable. Additionally, the night and clouds become symbols of love. Also, Keats refers to nature in line four he mentions harvested grains. This is a paradox Keats thoughts and imagination are the grain ready to be harvest and the harvester is the one who writes the poems, which is also