Robert Browning's The Patriot is a theatrical monologue in which the main character is the only one speaking to himself in a dramatic fashion. It's a depressing look at the emergence and fall of heroes as a result of the irrational mob mentality. Rather than describing the destiny of all heroes, the poem narrates the fate of a single hero. However, it's important to note that this poem is not really about one man; instead, it's about the nature of heroism itself. In terms of style, The Patriot follows a typical English poetry tradition by using meter (the study of measure) and rhyme scheme to create a consistent pattern of stresses and pauses within each line. This technique helps the reader understand how words are related to each other rhythmically and gives the work cohesiveness. In addition, the use of iambic pentameter—which is a five-beat sequence consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable with the first two beats being identical and the last three being different—is common in dramatic poems to help maintain a strong tone throughout the piece. Finally, prose is used to explain what happens off stage or in scenes where multiple characters are involved. In conclusion, The Patriot is a dramatic poem because it tells the story of a single character through internal thoughts and feelings rather than focusing on other people. Browning uses language effectively to create a vivid picture of the mind of his protagonist during his descent into self-destruction.