What is the effect of the metaphor from the poem "can't" by edgar guest?

can't is the word that is foe to ambition

an enemy ambushed to shatter your

it the reader understand that when you do not believe in yourself, you will not set goals.

it the reader understand just how terrifying the word really is.

it the reader understand how to fight and battle against the mindset that you can't achieve your goals.

it the reader understand that parents are more likely to use the word than their children.

Realism was a fairly influential and widespread literary movement in the united states in the latter half of the nineteenth century. which american writer is among the pioneers of american realism? a. ernest hemingway b. f. scott fitzgerald c. j. d. salinger d. mark twain

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?

What was noras point of view on what her parents were doing in keeping freedom in the family?