As we know, a noun is a person, place or thing..
and an adjective is a word that describes a noun
Orestes' is Agamemnon´s son
Devout can mean pious or steadfast in your beliefs
Hello. You did not say which poem this question refers to, which makes it impossible for it to be answered accurately. However, I will try to help you in the best possible way.
In general, we can say that the first lines of a poem have the effect of determining the tone and the main subject which the poem will develop in the following lines. In this way, the first two lines can fulfill this role, mainly in relation to the tone of the poem.
