Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this poem. how does the question and answer form of the rhyming couplets in “on another’s sorrow” affect the meaning of the poem? it forces the reader to form opinions that agree with the poet. it allows the poet to explore the topic more deeply. it makes the poem sound more like a conversation between the poet and reader. it creates a barrier between the poet and reader that results in singular thinking.

Excerpt from an enemy of the people henrik ibsen mrs. stockmann. (turns to the hall door, listening.) i expect that is mr. hovstad coming. billing. very likely. (peter stockmann comes in. he wears an overcoat and his official hat, and carries a stick.) peter stockmann. good evening, katherine. mrs. stockmann (coming forward into the sitting-room). ah, good evening--is it you? how good of you to come up and see us! peter stockmann. i happened to be passing, and into the dining-room). but you have company with you, i see. mrs. stockmann (a little embarrassed). oh, no--it was quite by chance he came in. (hurriedly.) won't you come in and have something, too? peter stockmann. i! no, you. good gracious--hot meat at night! not with my digestion, when peter stockmann enters, what does his physical appearance to reveal about his character?