Question

1. You have read the poems “Mending Wall” and “Any Human to Another.” Although the poems were written at different times in American history, they share some thematic elements. What do they have in common? State the theme of each poem in a complete sentence. Then briefly explain how they share some aspects of that theme.

Answer 1

“Mending Wall” is about two farmers who were arguing over a wall and the writer does not seem to support the idea of the wall being created. “Any Human to Another” is a poem that stresses that humans are all connected to each other and that when one person feels oppression, the whole race of that person is greatly affected.

The Similarities are that, the two poems describe two arguing parties. In the two poems, there is division which is the wall and the discrimination.

I hope this helps, Regards.

Answer 2

The poem “Any Human to Another” is addressed racial themes, although racial issues are not directly mentioned and the poem “Mending Wall” is about breaking the once whole world, the moral crisis of modern civilization, the tragic loss of a living, harmonic contact between humans.

That is why after reading these two works it can be concluded that they have a similar theme. The authors discuss the human condition and the issue of equality.