One idea that links both poems is that both poets , feel impressed with the strength and skill of their older relative., In 'Follower' the poet praises his father's ability on the farm, and feels inspired by his father., The poet tells us that his father was 'An expert',, and this minor sentence shows that the poet feels admiration for his father because his father knows so much about the land. , Whereas in 'Climbing my Grandfather', The speaker feels that the grandfather's strength means that he is trustworthy and strong. , The grandson describes his grandfather's 'still firm shoulder',, and these adjectives are powerful revealing that the grandson feels that his grandfather is reliable and steady., Overall, both poems stress that the speakers feel confident about their older relatives and feel appreciative towards them.

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