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What is the central idea of the poem The North Ship?

What is the central idea of the poem The North Ship?

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  1. The poet contrasts the three ships to three different types of people, and their journey is also paralleled to three different types of people’s lives. According to him, three types of individuals begin their lives with the intention of achieving their goals; nevertheless, two types of people fail to accomplish their goals due to minor setbacks, while, the third kind of people succeed in achieving their goals despite significant hardships. Difficulties will not discourage them from doing what they set out to do.

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