4.Lines 1–25: Examine the poem’s narrative movement. The poem tells a story, with the poet as the main character, walking to the wall, examining it, and looking at others who have come to look at the wall. How does the poem’s narrative differ from the experience presented by the photo essay? Where in the poem does the author mention other people’s reactions to the memorial? How do these descriptions compare to photographs of individuals viewing the wall?

Why does the author's description of the mercury boiler—"the mercury, when vaporized, going into a mercury turbine and then into a condenser, remaining hot enough to generate steam in a steam boiler"—intentionally incorporate such highly technical language? using technical language establishes the expertise of the writer and convey the complex nature of the process being described. using technical language allows the writer to subtly poke fun at those who seek to make basic processes seem overly complicated. using technical language encourages readers to develop deeper and more meaningful personal connections to the information. using technical language lets the writer make clear to readers that the article is intended for readers who are themselves experts on electricity.