Two Fusiliers - Robert Graves

Form:	3 quatrains in tetrameter Last two lines of stanzas in dimeter, which puts an emphasis on the end of each stanza. ABBA rhyme scheme in first stanza.
Language:	Repetition of ‘By’ enforces the idea that it was due to a range of experiences on the front that their friendship was formed. The final line- ‘In dead men, breath.’ Suggests perhaps that although these men have died, there is still hope for humanity as they have left their memories behind.
Structure:	First stanza states the strength of their friendship Second stanza states the events that shaped their friendship/ comradeship Third stanza challenges Sassoon to find a friendship stronger as theirs has been formed by death.
Tone :	One of optimism, suggesting that there is still hope for humanity and also rejoicing the fact that something good has come out of such horror.