What are the characteristics of poetry?

Because
poetry encompasses a broad range of styles and forms, each with its own set of characteristics,
any given poem may display some but not all the characteristics of poetry as a whole. Here are
some devices or approaches poets have at their disposal:

Rhyme: Many people expect poems to rhyme, butandare two
types of poetry that don't. Rhyme is the use of words, usually at the ends of lines but
sometimes in the middle, that have the same internal vowel and end consonant sounds, such as
meet and greet. Rhyme can also include near rhyme or
slant rhymewords that almost rhyme but don't quitelike chime and
line.

Rhythm and meter:
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What is the central message of 'No Men are Foreign?"

The central message of
the poem is that war is a mistaken notion because all people on earth are connected through
their common humanity. The poet describes a number of similarities that we share with our
supposed enemies. The poet notes that underneath every soldier's uniform, the soldier breathes
as we do. The soldiers who oppose us all walk on the earth, as we do, and they also share the
sun, drink water, and enjoy the harvests of the earth. In addition, we share similar body parts,
such as hands that labor and eyes that wake from sleep.

After drawing all
these similarities, the poet asks the reader to recall that when we are asked to hate others, it
is really ourselves that we hate. If we fight each other, we destroy the earth that we share and
destroy innocence everywhere. When we fight others, we forget that our enemies are not foreign
but are like ourselves. 

How does the relationship between Scout and Jem change over the course of the novel?

andstart off
as play buddies and pretty much equals when it comes to fighting each other. With Jem being four
years older than she is, he hits puberty first and understands the world around them a little
bit better. As Jem makes this natural transformation from childhood to adolescence, there is a
shift to an unequal relationship. For example, as the trial of Tom Robinson nears in , Jem
recognizes the strain it is placing on everyone in the house. In an effort to help solve this
problem, he says to Scout the following:

"Scout, try
not to antagonize Aunty, here? . . . he's () got a lot on his mind now, without us worrying him.
. . it's this Tom Robinson case that's worryin' him to death--" (137-138).

Scout doesn't see this talk as anything but Jem trying to boss her
around, though, and she challenges him to the point that he threatens to spank her if she won't
stop. This is the first time that he's threatened to say and do something that seems so above
her--as if he's the adult and she's the child. The next thing he does, though, completely kicks
him out of the realm of childhood. When Jem tells Atticus that Dill has run away from his home
in Meridian to their house, Scout explains what happened next:

"Dill's eyes flickered at Jem, and Jem looked at the floor. Then he
rose and broke the remaining code of our childhood. He went out of the room and
down the hall. 'Atticus,' his voice was distant, 'can you come here a minute, sir?'"
(141).

This is a turning point for Jem as he moves into
the adult world of understanding how to deal with crises. He even tells Dill that he shouldn't
worry his mother the way he did by running away. And as far as Scout's relationship with him, it
seems to have greatly changed as a result. Scout doesn't hold Jem's transformation against him
for too long, though. By , Scout says the following:

"Jem was becoming almost as good as Atticus at making you feel right when things
went wrong" (259).

Jem winds up being a good big
brother who does his best to defend Scout and keep her safe. Their relationship changes as all
do, but they certainly go through a few growing pains along the way.

 

In the "The Open Window," if the window had been closed, how might the story have been affected?

If the window
had been closed in the story "," the most poignant moment of the story would have not
occurred with as much intensity as it would have in any another way. This is not to say that the
actual event would have never taken place. It just may have happened in a less climactic
form.

First, Vera would have needed to find a different focal point for her
story. After all, it is she who initiates the action by asking Framton Nuttel:

"You may wonder why we keep that window wide open on an October
afternoon," said the niece, indicating a large French window that opened on to a
lawn.

Since Vera is so versed in coming up with
last-minute stories, she uses the open window as her starting and focal point. If the window had
been closed, she would have had to use a door that would knock or a bell that would ring upon
the arrival...

Is Atticus a lenient father?

One
could argue thatis a lenient, tolerant parent, who allows his children their freedom and is not
overbearing. Throughout the story, Atticus is depicted as an excellent parent, who is
understanding, sympathetic, and honest. In regards to discipline, Atticus chastises his children
when necessary and is not afraid to punish them. For example, Atticus makesread to Mrs. Dubose
for an entire month as punishment for destroying her camellia bush. Atticus also chastises the
children for botheringand scolds Jem andfor getting into a physical altercation. Even though
Atticus punishes Jem and Scout when necessary, he is not a strict authoritarian, and is never
controlling or austere.

He gives Jem and Scout a certain amount of freedom
and trusts his children. Atticus does not chastise Jem for refusing to leave the Maycomb
jailhouse and allows his children to watch the remainder of the trial against their aunts
wishes. Atticus does not attempt to hide his children from the harsh realities of the world but
instead acts as a positive role model, teaching his children how to navigate their racist
society. Overall, Atticus is a lenient parent, who allows Jem and Scout the freedom they need to
grow as individuals. He allows them to make mistakes but is there to correct them when their
behavior crosses the line.

What was the Berlin Wall and the Berlin blockade?

In the
aftermath of World War II, Germany was divided into four different zones that were occupied by
different nations: the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and the Soviet Union. The
capital of Berlin was completely within Soviet territory, but it was also similarly divided into
four sectors. Over time, tensions between the Soviets and Allied powers developed, both
politically and ideologically.

One of the first major international crises of
the Cold War was the Berlin Blockade, which lasted from June 1948 to May 1949. During this time,
the Soviet Union blocked access to the sectors of Berlin, so the Western allies were unable to
use railways, roads, or canals to access Berlin, even though Berlin was also under Western
control. As a result of this blockade, the Western Allies organized a way to carry supplies to
the people of Berlin through the air, where the Soviets were too afraid of repercussions to
attack.

Over the next couple years, more and more people fled from
Soviet-occupied East Germany westward. In an attempt to stop the citizens from leaving, the
Communist government built a concrete barrier known as the Berlin Wall and said its intended
purpose was to keep capitalism out of the communist part of the country. The Berlin Wall was
erected in 1961 and was ordered to be torn down in 1989. It included guard towers, anti-vehicle
trenches, and other methods of defense.

What are some common themes found in Puritan poetry?

Puritan
poetry was guided by strict codes and rules as was any Puritan writing. Themes had to be focused
and were only relevant in so- far-as they referred to the glory of God. Anything not linked to
God and worship was frowned upon. Reading the Bible was expected and novels strictly forbidden.
Any work ofwas useless and therefore could not contribute to a life dedicated to worshipping God
and so was unnecessary. Sermons were transcripted and could also be read at leisure.

Anne Bradstreet was completely dedicted to her husband and to God but she did include
vivid descriptions and talked about her husband instead of her God. Her poem, "To My Dear
and Loving Husband"

If ever two were one, then surely
we.

bends the rules of the plain,
Puritan style,

which was characterized by short words,
direct statements, and references to ordinary, everyday objects.

However, she clearly believed that marriage was a gift from God and therefore her
expressions were a manifestation of that gift.

Anne Bradstreet's passion is
thus a major theme in her work.  Jonathan Edwards' sermons urged people to come to know
Christ;

Any writing of the Puritans was steeped in culture and reverence to
the Bible was paramount. At the same time, sermons were considered some of the finest literary
examples of Puritan writing.

Any piece of writing which
didn't concentrate on "useful" topics or give glory to God were seen as
dangerous.