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In Lucille Clifton jasper Texas 1988 she vividly paints a picture through each line by layering the inhumane acts of crime. Clifton wants the reader to witness this gruesome crime through Byrd’s head but also address the larger topic in human violence. By choosing various word play, repetition and metaphors Clifton makes the reader bear witness to the murder. She also picks certain words and letters to not capitalize just show a bigger meaning of respect. Making the consequence of becoming a witness undesirable. In a very few short lines Byrd managed to speak directly and disturbingly about a contemporary event. Clifton makes a universal statement while bringing awareness of social violence through the eyes of James Byrd Jr. by using graphic
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