the theme can actually be anything. it depends on the readers P.O.V. i just did a project on him and this is wat i wrote. Updike is talking about the idea of a limbo. a place between heaven and hell in which someone attempts to work off there sins. the whole poems an extended metaphor because he is comparing this airport with limbo the whole time. he is also trying to say that waiting there would eventually pay off when he says "amid promises of a beautiful life abroad." he is saying that after he has waited patiently in this "airport" (limbo) he shall be rewarded with "the beautiful life abroad" (heaven).
i hope this helped im only in 9th grade so...yah. but i think its pretty good :)
-Abby
BROSEPH
"Freedom". The theme is freedom, in that in the poem William Strafford is expressing that he wishes to be free. Additionally, the speaker in the poem is basically wanting freedom.
I believe the answer is colored.
The speaker knows that beauty lies in life and freedom so it lets it go
I believe the theme of this story is that conflict and war can separate brothers and friends into enemies, which is shown in the poem as the speaker recounts fondly of his past memories and now dreading the fact that he will have to face his friend in battle.
BROSEPH
The theme of "Flight" by John Updike explores the themes of freedom and escape, as the protagonist seeks liberation from the constraints of his domestic life. The story also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the desire for autonomy. Ultimately, it reflects on the transient nature of freedom and the consequences of pursuing it.
The theme of the poem Limbo is the Slaves and their journey on slave ship from Africa to America. It is believed that the limbo dance was created on slave ships which could be where the name came from.
that people come and go but the lake remained the same
Description of a speaker's message is known as a theme.
"High Flight" by John Gillespie Magee is a sonnet celebrating the experience of flight. The poem captures the thrill, freedom, and awe of flying, likening it to a spiritual experience that allows the speaker to touch the face of God. Magee uses vivid imagery and the theme of transcendence to convey the exhilaration and beauty of flight.
So the theme will be more memorable because the audience heard it last
Placing the speaker's most important theme at the conclusion of the speech helps to leave a lasting impression on the audience. It ensures that the key message is the final thought they take away, reinforcing its importance. This strategy helps to make the speech memorable and leaves the audience with a clear understanding of the core idea being communicated.
He is young.
High Flight
Let Your Spirit Take Flight
"Freedom". The theme is freedom, in that in the poem William Strafford is expressing that he wishes to be free. Additionally, the speaker in the poem is basically wanting freedom.