1. How do the lyrics of Letter to the Free reflect the cultural, social and political context at the time?
The lyrics of Letter to the Free reflect context by referring to past and present events. It references how black people "ain't seen as human beings with feelings" which links to cultivation theory as some white people have developed this idea from TV and films that black people are almost like a different species. It also references political context, talking about the "hate that they say will make America great again" which is a reference to the slogan of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential election slogan. Social context is referred to throughout, consistently bringing up the mass incarceration of Black Americans.
Monday, February 4, 2019
Possible Exam Qs
How do the lyrics of Letter to the Free reflect the cultural, social and political context of the time?
How does this work present the artist?
(Refer to Cultivation Theory and Reception Theory.)
How does this differ from Billie Jean?
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