Auden uses blank verse in his poem "The Shield of Achilles", which is a meditation on the nature of war and violence.

Auden's blank verse in "The Shield of Achilles" does not have a rhyme scheme.

Auden's blank verse in "The Shield of Achilles" is written in iambic pentameter, which is a meter consisting of five iambs (unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable).

Auden's blank verse in "The Shield of Achilles" is serious and reflective, as he contemplates the nature of war and violence.

The main theme of Auden's poem "The Shield of Achilles" is the futility of war, as he reflects on the senseless destruction and suffering caused by war.

In line 20 of "The Shield of Achilles", Auden describes the shield as "a mirror to the sun".

Auden means that the shield is a reflection of the world, as it shows the various aspects of human life, both good and bad.

Bronze is a symbol of war, as it is often used to make weapons and armor.

Auden means that the shield is a reflection of the night, as it shows the various aspects of human life that occur at night, such as crime, violence, and despair.

Silver is a symbol of peace, as it is often used to make jewelry and other objects of beauty.

Auden means that the shield is a reflection of the ocean, as it shows the various aspects of human life that occur in the ocean, such as travel, trade, and exploration.

Gold is a symbol of wealth, as it is often used to make jewelry and other objects of value.

Auden means that the shield is a reflection of the heavens, as it shows the various aspects of human life that occur in the sky, such as the weather, the stars, and the planets.

Iron is a symbol of strength, as it is often used to make weapons and armor.

Auden means that the shield is a reflection of the world, as it shows the various aspects of human life that occur on earth, such as love, hate, war, and peace.