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6 July, 12:41

How does Longfellow's poem "The Warning" show the influence of the story of Sampson?

It contrasts Sampson's weaknesses as a leader with the strength of the people of the Commonweal.

It highlights the similarities between systems of justice in the present and in the past.

It compares the fate of the Philistines to the potential fate of a country that supports slavery.

It stresses the idea that throughout time people have been unjustly imprisoned for their beliefs.

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  1. 6 July, 13:16
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    It stresses the idea that throughout time people have been unjustly imprisoned for their beliefs

    Explanation:

    This is story between Samson and Delilah Samson was great Israel judge and he was often against the Philistines. The Philistines gave a great deal to Delilah to find out the reason behind Samson strength and he discloses that the reason behind his strength was his hair which he took a wow not to cut his hair.

    Delilah plans and cut off Samson hair during his sleep Samson was weak and subdue and he was sent to prison. Later he gains strength because his hair had regrown and he destroys all his enemies. This poem clearly stresses on the idea that how beliefs played an important role in the life of people
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