1. The History Teacher by Billy Collins
He still stays active in the poetry world whether it be teaching, analyzing poems, or even writing poems at the age of 73. ... But the youth does not know of this tragedy, because Collins says the teacher wants to "preserves" the kids innocence. ... The theme then is youth innocence. Collins shows this in the essay multiple ways, but what the reader must decide is whether this innocence is good or bad for the adults of tomorrow. ... This essay is a message to all who deprive their children of the truth and try and put their innocence instead of their knowledge. ...
- Word Count: 898
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School