"Invictus" by William Ernest Henley is a poem that reflects the author's resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The poem emphasizes the power of the human spirit to overcome challenges and hardships. Its message inspires readers to take control of their own fate and maintain a positive attitude, no matter what obstacles they may encounter.
If your referring to the poet who wrote "Invictus" his name is William Ernest Henley
The speaker of the poem "Invictus" is the author, William Ernest Henley. In the poem, Henley reflects on the strength of the human spirit in the face of challenges and adversity.
"Invictus" was written by William Ernest Henley in 1875.
"Invictus" by William Ernest Henley consists of four stanzas, with each stanza containing four lines.
Invictus, a poem by William Ernest Henley, read by Morgan Freeman"
The poem "Invictus" by William Ernest Henley follows an ABAB rhyme scheme throughout its four stanzas. Each stanza consists of four lines, with the first and third lines rhyming with each other, and the second and fourth lines rhyming with each other.
The origin of the term invictus is Latin. It originated in Roman times during the transition between the winter to summer solstice. (elongating days) It means unconquered, unconquerable, undefeated.
William Ernest Henley was inspired to write his poem "Invictus" while enduring a difficult period of illness and suffering. The poem reflects his resilience and defiant spirit in the face of adversity, drawing from his personal experiences to create a message of strength and determination.
Because he says he is unconquerable and no one can take control of him. (He was a slave)
His last words were... "I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul."
William Ernest Hocking died in 1966.
William Ernest Hocking was born in 1873.