The first part when he says he "shall meet my fate" could allude to a choice of joining. This could allude to an acceptance of fate sort of standard and that he made his decision. Another is the last two lines when he says "Nor law... nor cheering crowds." This quotation shows that the government, the duty to his country, the men around him, and those at home cheering them on did not persuade him to fight. In the second last line this is known when he states "nor law nor duty bade me fight".
To prepare readers for the difficulty of the days that lay ahead.
When writing a persuasive essay (or giving a persuasive speech) the speaker should tell them what you're going to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you told them. Also the speaker should present the opposite viewpoint and then disprove that point with their point
I would go with the last one but I’m not a 100% sure. :)
4 and 7 reading it from top to bottom
Where is the poem so I can help ?