Churchill is saying that its paramount that we deal with this threat now before it's too late. The US and Britian have to be proactive rather than reactive about this threat.

They will love to have influence over as many as they can.

They fought all these years in WWII to establish peace. The Soviet policies would offer little chance for this in years to come.

This is a really bad scenario in Churchill's opinion. The Soviets sticking around and having an opportunity to expand their influence in Germany is not what the US or British leaders will want as an end to WWII.

Key word here. These Eastern European countries feel threatened by this pressure.

change is active. people need to be alert to this.

This is what can gain the attention of the public. Although the communist parties have previously been smaller, they are rapidly growing and looking to gain control in these countries where possible.

Churchill believes that this is something that is continuing to spread. He infers that if something isn't done about this, the influence will only become greater.

The "Soviet sphere" is what Churchill describes as anywhere that the Soviets have influenced in Europe.

This is widely regarded as the most famous line in this speech. The "iron curtain" is what Churchill uses to describe the Soviet Union's control over Eastern Europe and their communist influence.

The Flea is the title and the central metaphor of the poem.

Another rhetorical question here that implies an irrational concern

Rhetorical Question - implying that her concerns are irrational.

Donne uses a lot of religious imagery throughout as well, this is one of a few instances.

The flea being able to "enjoy" something is a use of personification from Donne. Donne writes as though the flea can have a human like emotion in this case.

Hyperbole here as Donne exaggerates the significance of the flea, emphasizing the point that their sexual union would be a great loss or sin

Subtle pun - Donne refers to the woman's rejection as a form of self-murder, suggesting that by denying him, she is harming herself.

symbolism for sex

another example of symbolism for sex

Repetition of "Off" again

another metaphor - suggesting that the woman's body is more beautiful than the world

Irony here - this can be read as playful commentary

repetition with the word "off" - continues after our section as well

metaphor here