This is an analysis of The Burden Of Strength by George Meredith.

If that thou hast the gift of strength, then know
Thy part is to uplift the trodden low;…

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Structure

  • Rhyme scheme: aabb
  • Stanza lengths: 4,
  • Metre: 0111010111 1100100101 1001010101 01010011101
  • Closest metre: iambic pentameter
  • Guessed form: blank verse
  • Stanzas: 1
  • Lines: 4