The great thing about a protest poem is that it gets the message the poet want across to the reader.
Protest poetry can be a powerful tool for expressing dissent, raising awareness about social issues, and advocating for change. It provides a platform for marginalized voices to be heard and can spark important conversations that lead to societal progress. By tapping into emotions and engaging readers on a personal level, protest poetry has the potential to inspire action and mobilize communities towards a common cause.
Because the pen is mightier than the sword...
Go ask somebody else... LIKE A TEACHER! Don't go wasting my time!
Protest poetry originated as a way for individuals to express dissent and critique social or political injustices. It serves as a powerful tool to raise awareness, provoke change, and give voice to marginalized or oppressed communities. Through the use of language and imagery, protest poetry can inspire action and solidarity among readers.
Eleanor. Wright has written: 'The poetry of protest under Franco' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Spanish Protest poetry, Spanish poetry
soweto 1970
Protest poetry is poetry that strives to undermine established values and ideals, particularly those associated with the government and other bodies of authority.Protest poetry often aims to shock readers into political action by discussing taboo subject matter, using unconventional and often profane language, criticizing popular beliefs, and shunning formal poetic conventions.
Roy Youdale has written: 'Cantan las minas' -- subject(s): Bolivian Protest poetry, History and criticism, Miners, Mines and mineral resources, Poetry, Protest songs, Songs and music
Joseph A. Kalar has written: 'Papermill' -- subject(s): American Protest poetry, Poetry, Working class
Karla Linn Merrifield has written: 'Liberty's vigil' -- subject(s): Social problems, Poetry, American poetry, American Protest poetry
The principal writers of protest poetry were: Oswald Mtshali, Mongane Serote, Sipho Sepamla and Mafika Gwala.There were also some Afrikaans poets such as Ingrid Jonker who wrote "The child who was not dead."
What methods did Eddie Mabo use to protest?
he believed people should talk things out and not use their fists
Anti-war poetry is a genre of poetry that expresses opposition towards war and its devastating effects. It often highlights the horrors, pain, and futility of war, and advocates for peace, unity, and the importance of resolving conflicts without violence. Anti-war poets use their craft to protest against war and promote a more peaceful, empathetic world.
you use poetry when you feel the need to wrtie it =]