Fear No More

Introduction

Most of works in literature are written about three major subject : Love, Life and death. "Fear No More' is a fine philosophical poem by Shakespeare. He was master of poetry as well as dramatic art. He is considered as one of the greatest dramatist of the world. In the present poem, he discusses the theme of death. Let's discuss the poem in detail.

Title of the poem

There are some writer who do not care much for the title of there works, but some writers give appropriate title to their works. The title of this well known song is very suggestive 'Fear No More'. It suggests that the dead should not fear anything. The title is an imperative sentence. It is suitable to the poem.

Theme of the poem

  This poem is developed on two or three general themes : First , Time is the most powerful force and everyone has to obey it.  Second theme is superiority of death over life. Death is surrender before it. And third theme is Problems of life, As Thomas Hardy remarks : 

"Life is a chain of problems, death is the solution of every problem."

Phonological Level

'Fear No More' is a melodious song. Here we find the best words arranged in the  best order. This is fine use of alliteration  to create musicality.  

ex.  golden.........girls

       fear.............frown

       care...........cousins

cosign...........come

The poem follows A-B, A-B, C-C rhyme scheme. But in the last stanza the scheme is A-A, A-A, B-B.