You have just read Cynthia Rylant’s “A Crush” and Seamus Heaney’s “Scaffolding.” Write an essay that compares and contrasts the approaches each author uses to develop the theme of relationships. You may want to consider how each writer approaches the theme of relationships, what is emphasized or different in the two texts, and how specific language choices support each writer’s thoughts. Be sure to support your response with evidence from both texts.