I think the theme of the poem is about a person and people around him/her just don't understand him/her.
The figurative language that is used by Mr Shiflet reveals that he is a character who is intelligent and wise. To be able to use an appropriate analogy requires knowledge and experience. This means that Mr Shiflet is old and has gone through a lot of things in his life.
B.
"Stay where you are and we will send someone as soon as possible," the police officer had assured him.
so u would answer it like this car =50MILES PER HOUR AND IN 30 MINUTES SPEEDS UP = 70 MPH U WANT TO FIND OUT IN THE 30 MINUTES HOW DID IT GO TO 50 TO 70 SO YOU 50+?=70
one screwdriver,off a boat,AND ANOTHER SHIP
