Identity By Julio Noboa Polanco

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What is the main theme of the poem 'Identity' by Julio Noboa Polanco?

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The main theme is that beauty and popularity are meaningless without freedom and individuality.

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What does the term 'shunned' mean in the context of the poem?

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Ignored.

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In the poem, what do 'flowers' and 'weeds' symbolize?

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'Flowers' symbolize 'followers' and 'weeds' symbolize 'individuals'.

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What does the speaker suggest is the cost of being a 'beautiful flower'?

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The cost is being 'harnessed to a pot of dirt'.

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How does the speaker view real friendship?

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Real friends accept each other no matter what and allow a person to be who they truly are.

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What does the speaker imply about societal expectations?

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Societal expectations can limit individuality and freedom.

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What is the significance of the phrase 'clinging to cliffs' in the poem?

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It represents the struggle for freedom and the desire to break free from constraints.

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How does the speaker contrast beauty with freedom?

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The speaker suggests that beauty is superficial and does not equate to true freedom.

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What message does the poem convey about self-acceptance?

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The poem encourages self-acceptance and embracing one's individuality.

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What literary device is primarily used in the poem to convey its message?

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Metaphor, as it compares life choices to flowers and weeds.