1. What are the effects of the structure of this poem? At first glance at the rhyme scheme, many would describe “Bright Star” as an English, Shakespearean sonnet. However, after closer analysis reveals a structure of eight and then six lines intertwined with rhymes, an octave preceding a sestina, it becomes apparent that the poem conforms to the structure of an Italian sonnet. This blending of two types of sonnet into one larger sonnet is intentional. By harnessing the most powerful aspects of the Italian and English sonnets in a single sonnet, Keats is able to structurally present his ideas while emphasizing the couplet. The Petrarchan sonnet gives a structured pattern to the ideas presented within the sonnet; the first eight lines share a common theme while the last six lines, although only a modification of the first idea presented, discuss an alternative theme. The reason Keats includes stretches of the English sonnet is to emphasize the couplet. The "mask" is the covering of snow on the ground. This snow has pleasant connotations, being "new" and "soft". All the moon can do is "watch".2. What are the effects of a rhyme or two in this poem? One of the most important rhymes in the poem “Bright Star” is “breath” with “death.” An analysis of this rhyme allows for further exploration of Keats's reasons for incorporating the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet. Keats's approach draws the reader's attention to the couplet to emphasize his desire to “live [for]ever” in eternity with his love. While not unique, this rhyme still successfully incorporates a tragic aspect of the poem and highlights the author's deep desire to be immortal only if he is able to live forever with someone he loves.3. What... middle of paper..., race, or eros, or death, or class, or nature, or gender, or whatever? In Keats's “Bright Star” and Robert Frost's “Choose Something” Like a Star,” both authors observe the North Star in a similar way. However, in each poem, the star comforts the author differently. While Keats is troubled by the thought of the star spending eternity alone, he is comforted by the idea that the star spends eternity in one place. In "Choose Something Like a Star", the star's ability to help humanity comforts Frost. While the authors are comforted only in slightly different ways in the texts, the styles of the two poems differ significantly. In “Bright Star” Keats uses elevated diction and iambic pentameter to create eloquent poetry. While in "Choose Something Like a Star", Frost uses colloquial diction, free verse and a slight accusatory tone to create a less formal tone..