The theme of the poem “Freeing the Pike,” that is written by Richard Wagamese is the beautiful memories of childhood. The poet takes us on a spiritual journey in his lonely childhood in the summer season. He belongs to aboriginal i.e. Indigenous people, but adopted into a white family. He describes the powerful connection which he feels to the large fish when he catches and releases back into the river.
"...<u>without regard to partizanship</u>, we are committed to <u>full support of all</u> those resolute peoples, everywhere, who are <u>resisting aggression</u>" means 'Working together, America will help those who are fighting against tyranny.'
The Salem witch trials occurred in colonial Massachusetts between 1692 and 1693. More than 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft—the Devil's magic—and 20 were executed. Eventually, the colony admitted the trials were a mistake and compensated the families of those convicted