Questions on Shel Silverstein

The Little Boy and the Old Man
1. Adults are neglecting the young and the old.
2. Conversation

Messy Room
1. Yes, all that stuff that he was scolding is directed back to himself.
2. We are always good at pinpointing at other's mistake but not thinking whether we ourselves do that same mistake.

Cloony The Clown
1. The purpose of Cloony telling his story was to get pity from the audience but it lead to them laughing crazily.
2. Yes, it has revealed 2 harsh realities.
3. Assonance, repetition and rhythm