Figures of Speech:

• Allusion: The poem refers to the Greek myth of Leda and Zeus.
• Imagery/Image: Strong pictures are created through words, like the swan’s wings and Leda’s helplessness.
• Symbolism: The swan symbolizes Zeus and divine power; Leda represents human weakness.
• Metaphor: The violent act stands for larger events like the fall of Troy.
• Personification: The swan is given human-like power and feelings.

• The Swan: Zeus, the God, in the form of a swan. It shows power and force.
• Leda: A symbol of weakness and helplessness. She represents humans who are overpowered by gods or fate.
• The Broken Wall and Burning Roof: These show destruction. They represent the fall of Troy, which happened because of Helen.
• Agamemnon’s Death: This shows the continuing violence and tragedy that followed after the Trojan War.

• Sonnet: The poem is a 14-line sonnet, a type of poem.

Moral Lesson: 

• Power can cause great harm.