I'd say It plainly establish that the purpose of the article is to describe the resignation
In this poem the repetition of 'and' is used to add emphasis using the figurative language juxta position, to show the significance of the event.
Hope this helps! If you have any other questions or would like further explanation just let me know! :)
"Sentences" is the punning word in #1, for judges give out sentences. And teachers, as well. Get it? Sentences?
"Manor" is the punning word in #2. Get that? Castle? Home? Manor instead of manner? A pun is a joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or fact that there are words that sound alike but have different meanings.
Another example of a pun is:
The pigs were a squeal.
I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. And then it hit me.
Do you understand now? LOL. (: Hope this helps(: