CANTO I.

I. Poetic forms.

1. The Spenserian Stanza. 2. Meter of the poem. 3. Meter and stanza of "Soldier, rest."

II. Description. Stanzas XI to XVI.

1. Use of significant words: strong, harsh words to describe a wild and rugged scene, _thunder-splintered_, _huge_, etc.; vivid and color words to describe glowing beauty, _gleaming_, _living gold_, etc. 2. Use of onomatopœia. 3. Order in arrangement of details. Stanza XI, etc. 4. Use of contrast. Stanzas XI, XII, XV, etc. 5. Variety of expression. Note synonymous expressions for _grew_, Stanza XII. 6. Unity with point of view. Stanza XXVI.

III. Plot structure.

1. Events of first canto.

IV. Character study.

1. Ellen: Fitz-James. a. Characteristics given by Scott. b. Characteristics displayed in action.

_Other Topics._

V. Means of suggesting the mystery which usually accompanies romance.

1. The scene. a. "So wondrous wild.... The scenery of a fairy dream." b. "Nor think you unexpected come," etc. c. The falling sword. d. The dream.

VI. Means used to excite interest.

1. Concealment of Ellen's and Lady Margaret's identity. 2. The dream. 3. The Douglas?