Compare the way old age is treated in the poems 'Old man, old man' and 'Warning'.

... Compare the ways old age is treated in the poems 'Old man, old man' and 'Warning'. 'Warning' is poem by the poet Jenny Joseph. This poem deals with adulthood and old age. The poem defies society's view of old age; this is prefigured in the title of the poem. Similarly, 'Old man, old man' is poem by U A Fanthorpe; this poem explores the changes of adulthood and the changes brought by old age. The theme of the poems is quite different, 'Old man, old man' explores the changing relationship between father and daughter in the past and present and how old age affects their relationship. Contrasting to the theme of 'Warning' which challenges society' view of old age and her rebellion against society's expectation of her to settle down and lead a quiet life. Evidently, both poems highlight the outlook of old age. 'Warning' views old age as a time to

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