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• Why is Oenone in a Sad Mood?Why is Oenone in a sad mood? Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s (1809-1892) “Oenone” is a sad poem, written in 1829. In this dramatic monologue, Oenone expresses her sadness for her lost love, Paris. Oenone is sad[Expand...]
• Features of Dramatic MonologueDramatic monologue: Dramatic monologue is a poem in which a single speaker speaks a story in front of a silent listener or a group of listeners. Features of dramatic monologue: Abrupt beginning Single speaker Silent[Expand...]