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Songs AND Poems?
Discuss the songs by answering these questions:
- Explain four instances of symbolism and figurative language in the songs.
- Do you find a protagonist in these songs? If so, who?
- Do you find an antagonist in these songs? If so, who or what is it?
- Is there a central conflict in these songs? If so, what is it?
- What themes do you find in these songs?
- How have the songwriters used sounds to draw the attention of the listeners?
Songs AND Poems? Discussion Answer
- Explain four instances of symbolism and figurative language in the songs.
The songs made use of several symbolism and figurative language which added depth to the piece. In Streets of Philadelphia, for example, the Springsteen talked about being “bruised and battered” which refers physical symptoms of an illness. Similarly, the line “wasting away” refers to dying. In the second stanza, he talks about hearing the voices of “friends vanished and gone” which refers to people who have passed away or died.
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