That we are scary because we have nukes
I am not completely sure, but I would say that the apothecary suggests that Jane go to school because he believes Jane would be happier and healthier away from Gateshead. She tells him how unhappy she is, so that is why he wants to help her.
The flag is described as 'just a piece of cloth' which juxtaposes the importance and the symbolism of the flag. thought the entire poem there is a feeling of conflict.
A, he really emphasizes his point by repeating that same phrase several times in his speech and uses that to get it across to the people listening