Each of the five poems is written in a different style; however, they each have something in common. ... In five different styles the poets portray this theme very powerfully. ... Witt throws in words to suggest the trust, beliefs, love and innocence of a child; however, the mood is untouched because it is made so clear from the beginning. ... The poem is full of personifications of age and life: "Never fear, Age will catch you, slow down, ere it dispatch you." ... These lines show how eventually age will get the better of you and you will not be able to do the things you can when you ...

• Word Count: 1351
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

The book talks about the parenting style of what she calls a "typical Chinese mother". ... Although I agree with Chua's statement that western parents are not strict enough, I do not agree with her style of parenting. ... Childhood innocence allows children to trust their peers with full confidence and teaches us as adults how the world should be, instead of how it truly is. ... There is a reason Asian-American women between ages 15 and 24 have such high suicide rates"(Brooks 269). This is one of the biggest problems I have with Chua's parenting style. ...

• Word Count: 2303
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

I will comment on their style of writing and the techniques they use to present their characters. ... A common problem that a child of Paddy's age would have to face is the break up of their parent's marriage. ... This portrays his innocence. ...

• Word Count: 2123
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School