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Can people change from violence? Can violence change anything? “Changes” by Tupac Shakur provokes these questions. On the surface, “Changes” is a poem about the violence and racism in America. The police a
Read MoreCan people change from violence? Can violence change anything? “Changes” by Tupac Shakur provokes these questions. On the surface, “Changes” is a poem about the violence and racism in America. The police are corrupt and shooting black guys for...
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Dear Ivan:
I am surprised by how you written your post, “can people change from violence? Can violence change anything?,” because it is so well written and i don’t think i could “press” you
Thanks for your writing. I look forward to seeing what you write next
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Ivan commented on the post, My Question About "Changes" By Tupac Shakur
Dear Erald,
I am intrigued by your post because I have done the same analysis on “Changes”. I want to see what you think about the poem/song.
One thing you said that stands out for me is: “The Black Panthers believed that black people should arm themselves…” I think this is interesting because Tupac mentions Huey’s death when he tried to…Read More -
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In the seventh line, Tupac describes a cop being called a hero even though the cop just killed someone without any proof of the person being a criminal. He writes, “Pull the trigger kill a nigga he’s a her
Read MoreIn the seventh line, Tupac describes a cop being called a hero even though the cop just killed someone without any proof of the person being a criminal. He writes, “Pull the trigger kill a nigga he’s a hero”....
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i agree with everything that u wrote i had the same poem and wrote about the same thing i also saw another changes analysis by tyler and he thinks its about poverty and racism i agree but i think its way more than just that as we both wrote on our analysis
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My first impressions of this poem were that Tupac really wants the world to change. It makes me feel intrigued, yet, at the same time, troubled. A line that especially intrigues me is, “Pull the trigger kill a n
Read MoreMy first impressions of this poem were that Tupac really wants the world to change. It makes me feel intrigued, yet, at the same time, troubled. A line that especially intrigues me is, “Pull the trigger kill a nigga...
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Great analysis of his lyrics! I have always thought he stood out among all rappers as one of the greatest to ever do it. My favorite song is “dear mama”
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Dear Elijah:
I am surprised by your poem, “Shut Up,” because how
One sentence you wrote that stands out for me is: “We need to elect this man who assaulted a woman to the Supreme Court.” I think this is unexpected because why would you let a sexual assaulter be the president of the U.S.
Another sentence that I found surprising was: “Your saying th…Read More - Load More Posts
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Ivan your writing was good. I liked how you explained this poem and how laid everything out. If there was one thing you can say more of is how we the people can make a change in everything thats going on. Thank you for your writing. I hope to read more of your work