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=Overall Theme Comparisons=

Q: What are the important points of comparison: how are poems similar? different? A: The two first poems are essentially affronting humanity for its problems. They are writing about the mistakes we've made and continue to make. On the other hand, the third poem is about what the wourld would be like if humanity did not commit such misdeeds, specifically war. It talks about a peaceful world, where mankind has "forgotten war".

Q: How is the theme evident in each? A: Each talks about a sepeate part of humanity. The first does talk about humanity's mistakes, but at the same time, gives a message of hope: that we CAN CHANGE. The third poem depicts what it would be like if this change DID occur, and what a lovely world it would be. The second poem, on the other hand, shows NO HOPE for humanity, the writer has given up on mankind, totally and throughoutly; its rather depressing.

Q: Which poem had the most effect on you and why? A: I would definately have to say that the second poem was the most poignant due to its harsh language, but was not my favorite. That would have to go to the third, because I obviously prefer the non-cynical view of humanity; which isn't to say that we AREN'T what was said in "We Are Mankind". Quite the opposite really; as I see all the things said in "We Are Mankind" to be true, "Mankind Has Forgotten War" gives me something to look for in a world where what we really lack is caring. For I do not believe that ALL humanity is so evil, only a select few with the power to chage the world, and instead decide to wreck it.