The Master Of His Own Fate Rhyme Scheme

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The author’s emotional state regarding his circumstances is that even though he is in pain, he has a mindset of him being able to conquer the pain. According to line 16, the author is “the master of [his] own fate” and “the captain of [his] soul.” This signifies that the author isn’t willing to give into the pain and will live as the one and only ruler of his life (and destiny). The rhyme scheme adds to the meaning and tone of the poem by making it seem more hopeful (and ties back to how he wants to be the one in control of his life). The author has come into a point in his life in which he faces many hardships, but wants to conquer these hardships with his head held high. The rhyme scheme supports this by adding a layer of hopefulness for