to make that change. In the poem “If We Must Die‚” Claude McKay calls for racial pride against white oppression through his use of similes‚ metaphors‚ contradictions‚ and biblical allusions. McKay uses a simile to introduce his trope of blacks being hogs trapped in the city. He also establishes that being a hog is not something that he likes and that he wants to change. The simile is found in the first line of the poem when McKay states‚ “If we must die‚ let it not be like hogs.” Here‚ McKay is
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AP Literature and Composition December 2nd‚ 2013 The King Must Die: Hero Analysis Theseus as depicted in Mary Renault’s modern adaptation of Greek myth The King Must Die is the epitome of a Greek hero of time immemorial‚ and would be proclaimed a hero even today despite his flaws. Many of the reasons that he was a hero to the Greeks is part of what makes him a hero to modern day society; he has a strong sense of moral right and
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In rhyme and meter‚ Claude McKay’s “If We Must Die” generally conforms to the conventions of a Shakespearean sonnet‚ but at several moments throughout the poem‚ McKay also strays from the rules of the English sonnet. In composing his poem in the style of the traditional Shakespearean sonnet‚ McKay creates a clear narrative that is both easy to follow and equally artistic. However‚ in deviating from this conventional style‚ McKay draws attention to specific phrases that contribute greatly to the contrasting
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United States around the 1930s‚ but that sparked many movements‚ one especially was the Harlem Renaissance. In the poem “If We Must Die” by Claude McKay uses key phrases to show how colored people are being treated during the time of the Harlem Renaissance and how they should be able to overcome the racism and violence because he himself was colored and experienced some of the racism himself and was able to stand strong against it. One of the ideas being addressed is how colored people are being
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It is easy to “go with the flow‚” so to speak. Don’t argue‚ don’t mess things up‚ and don’t disturb everyone else. That is the way we have been raised and is a point raised in Jim Tarters essay‚ “Some Live More Downstream than Others.” But by doing this‚ are we allowing critical issues to go unnoticed? In his essay‚ Jim Tarter raises the highly sensitive question about cancer vs. environment. Are they connected? Should they be considered on the same playing field? environment. Are they connected
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Kollar 1 Mrs. Sackett English 11 12/19/17 If we must die “Though out numbered let’s us show are brave” (McKay‚ 10). In the 1920s‚ a cultural movement in which African Americans moved up north and spread their culture was an era called the Harlem Renaissance. During this time‚ there were many writers spreading the culture of African Americans. Poems were a popular way to express their culture at the time. Many of these poems deal with racism in everyday lives‚ and the struggle for equality. Claude McKay
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poems‚ “If We Must Die”‚ was published during the summer of 1919‚ better known as the “Red Summer”. This name was given for this time period to symbolize the blood of the many people that we killed. This poem expressed what many were unable to speak‚ but knew they needed to hear. McKay wanted his brethren to rise up and defend themselves against those who attempted to harm them‚ to keep people from dying for no apparent reason‚ and for everyone to come together
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Read the poem‚ If We Must Die‚ by Claude McKay Answer the questions: 1. What theme or conflict is being dramatized in the poem? The main theme is honor‚ no matter the toughest of times we can always find the way to live with dignity and respect. 2. Can the poetic speaker be identified? The poet‚ Mr. McKay‚ is the speaker. 3. Who is the poetic speaker speaking to? The reader 4. What is the poetic speaker’s motivation? Fight the toughest situations with pride and dignity. 5. What type of poem is it
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"If We Must Die"‚ he was a Jamaican-American author who advocated black self-determination and believed that African-Americans should rely on themselves to become independent and free. He was born on September 15‚ 1889‚ and died on May 22‚ 1948. McKay’s poem presents a significant material in comparing and contrast a good impression of his belief. And also my point of view and my personal experiences on his poem’s "If We Must Die". Throughout the poem‚ he states frequently that blacks must willing
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Euthanasia: Live and Let Die Soraya Granados Abad Instructor: Anne Scott Advanced Academic English BowValley College April 11‚ 2013 Euthanasia: Live and Let Die In 2004‚ Pope John Paul II said “A man‚ even if seriously sick or prevented in the exercise of its higher functions‚ is and will be always a man… he will never become a ‘vegetable’ or an ‘animal’. The intrinsic value and personal dignity of every human being does not change depending on their circumstances” (Pope John Paul II‚
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