Identify a theme shared by both the poem "if" and the poem "perseverance." in one sentence, clearly, state the theme. then, explain how the theme is developed in "if." use specific evidence from the text of the poem in your answer. next, explain how the theme is developed in "perseverance." lastly, summarize how the two poems are similar and/or different.

Perseverance and If both seem to share the theme of being strong at every moment of one´s life, being  the master of one´s actions and believing that no matter what happens, either good or bad, once you understand what is happening , you will be able to continue your path and learn even more.

In If the theme is developed by giving a message as a piece of advice .The persona of the poem is talking to someone who is young and still has a lot to live and assimilate ; he is talking to a son.."Yours is the Earth and everything that´s in it..."you´ll be a Man, my son"..

In Perseverance the persona describes moments of failure, moments when all around you seems not to be going in the right direction.Nevertheless this person , who is a strong believer in God, finds strength and is able to go on..."When shadows seem to hover round, Lord, I may persevere.."

The similarity between the poems lies in the fact that they are very positive recommendations .Perseverance presents examples of complicated situations  whereas If gives examples of both; favorable and unfaborable events. Even though neither of the poems uses the expression do not give up, it  it is what they connote.

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