How does the meaning of the poem "Inchcape Rock" develop from one stanza to the next? Each stanza shows how the Abbot of Aberbrothok punishes Ralph the Rover for his harmful actions. Each stanza provides background information about the rivalry between Ralph the Rover and the Abbot of Aberbrothok. Each stanza introduces a new problem that happens after Ralph the Rover removes the bell from Inchcape Rock. Each stanza advances the story about how Ralph the Rover's harmful actions disrupt the calmness of Inchcape Rock and ultimately hurt him.