Analyze any poem then explain :
1.What is the theme of the poem? What is the poet trying to say? What is the
poem about?
2.What happens in the poem? Are conflicts or themes introduced? Resolved?
3.Who is the speaker? What is the “point of view” or perspective of the
speaker? The perspective might be social, intellectual, political, or even
physical.
4.What is the setting? What is the time and place? How does the poet make
use of the physical description? Does it create a mood?
5.Are there any key statements or lines that indicate meaning? Look for one
key line or symbol; however, the poet may make use of recurring symbols,
actions, or motifs.