Analysis: "Ballad of Birmingham"
In "Ballad of Birmingham," Dudley Randall illustrates a conflict between a child who wishes to march for civil rights and a mother who wishes only to protect her child. Much of this poem is read as dialogue between a mother and a child, a style which gives it an intimate tone and provides insight to the feelings of the characters. Throughout the poem the child is eager to go into Birmingham and march for freedom with the people there. The mother, on the other hand, is very adamant that the child should not go because it is dangerous. It is obvious that the child is concerned about the events surrounding the march and wants to be part of the movement. The child expresses these feelings in a way the appears mature and cognizant of the surrounding world, expressing a desire to support the civil rights movement rather than to "go out and play." The desire to no longer be seen as a child and have her voice heard by those being marched against and......
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Approximate Word Count: 841
Approximate Pages: 4 (260 words per double-spaced page) |