Question

In these lines, the poet alludes to a Ford Fairlane car, which was built between the 1950s and 1970s. The purpose of this allusion is to develop the theme on which topic?


acceptance

betrayal

difference

violence

Answer 1

The purpose of this allusion is to develop the theme on the topic of Acceptance.

The poet uses allusion to compare with a Ford Fairlane car which was used between 1950s and 1970s.

It became one of the most popular automobile brands in North America due to its legendary owner Henry Ford.

Answer 2

The purpose of the allusion is to develop the theme on difference.

So the correct answer is difference.

In these lines there are no sign of violence and betrayal.

The name of the car was Fairlane and the poet wanted to catch attention from his readers to this difference.

At the time, in which the poem was written, common people generally cannot afford a car that can make a difference.