Determine the basic design of the poem by considering the who, what, when, where, and why of the dramatic situation.
*The basic design of the poem states that William being diagnosed with tubercular arthritis in a hospital bed of the year 1875, is writing to tell his tale and how strong willed he is and that no matter what he goes through, he can't be teared down.
What is being dramatized? What conflicts or themes does the poem present, address, or question?
*That William is in charge of his fate and his soul; he's not afraid to die and not afraid to live.
Who is the speaker? Define and describe the speaker and his/her voice. What does the speaker say? Who is the audience? Are other characters involved?
*William. Speaker is trying to say that he is indesturable and cannot be conquered. The audience is absent or talking to a force.
What happens in the poem? Consider the plot or basic design of the action. How are the dramatized conflicts or themes introduced, sustained, resolved, etc.?
*William starts to recollection his improvised childhood, where the inspiration brings in and the true meaning of the poem.
When does the action occur? What is the date and/or time of day?
* In 1875 in a hospital where William was getting his leg amputated.
Where is the speaker? Describe the physical location of the dramatic moment.
*William Ernest Henley is laying in a hospital bed while he was recovering from tubercular arthritis, which amputated one of his legs just below the knee.
Why does the speaker feel compelled to speak at this moment? What is his/her motivation?
* William at a young age has been through a lot and he feels that no matter what happens to him, nothing can truly tear him apart. His motivation was his tubercular arthritis.
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