No Second Troy
by William Butler
When No Second Troy was published?
It was published in 1916 in the collection of Responsibilities and Other Poems.
What is the subject of the poem?
The subject of the poem is Yeats beloved Maud. He compares her to Helen of Troy who caused the destruction of splendid city of Tory.
Why does the poet blame Maud?
The poet blames Maud of betraying innocent people of Ireland with her attractive beauty. She, he says, with the help of her splendid voice turned the people into violence. She has played with their emotions.
What does Yeats propose the solution of independence?
He says that violence is not the only way to get freedom for Ireland. There is a peace way too. He is of the view that the task that can be done just by peace movement is turned to revolution.
Why, according to Yeats, Maud has no way to go further?
Yeats says that though Maud is beautiful like Helen, she can't create more violence because there is no other city of Troy to destroy. So she should give up the path that leads to violence.
What is the structure of the poem?
The poem is consisting of twelve lines. The rhyme scheme is ABAB CDCD EFEF.
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