At the time, religion, especially Christianity was extremely popular and greatly influenced the writings at the time. However, <em>The Prince</em>, went against this, defying the ways of their religion.
My biggest fear is balloons.
I have a fear of balloons but not just looking at them, No No No. When they pop, fly away, or if I touch them that is what triggers my fear. At birthday parties I stay away from them and never have any at my own.
B. The observers up front were asked to sit down so that the ones in the back could see. When you are talking about people, you use sit, not set.
Answer: The woman within the poem is comparing her life to a stair case.
Explanation:
At the beginning of the poem, she immediately states "Life for me ain't been no crystal stair." Comparing her life to that of a staircase with no problems and then explaining her life was far from having no issues.
As the poem continues she explains that "her staircase" has splintered, torn up boards, and bare. These things imply issues she has when living her own life. She uses anaologies such as imperfections and darkness in "her staircase" in order to enhance the comparison to her life or staircase.