Review the underlined sentences on page 4. How do the remarks about poetry and power
support Kennedy's claims about Frost?
he gave his age strength with which to
overcome despair. At bottom he held a deep
faith in the spirit of man, and it is hardly an
accident that Robert Frost coupled poetry and
power, for he sawpoetry as the means of
saving power from itself. When power leads
man towards arrogance. poetry reminds him
of his limitations. When power narrows the.
areas of man's concern. poetry reminds him
of the richness and diversity of his existence.
When power corrupts. poetry cleanses For art
establishes the basic human truth which must
serve as the touchstone of our judgment.
They illustrate that Frost's poetry helps combat the
negative effects of excessive power.
They emphasize the idea that the honesty of Frost's
poetry gives it power over others.
They highlight the contrast between those in power
and those who enjoy reading Frost's poetry
They demonstrate that Frost's poetry is able to
make readers more hunmble try