1. How does the song's (Pride by Bono and The Edge) message relate to King's message in "I Have a Dream"?
A: The song's message relates to the King's message in his infamous "I Have a Dream" speech as it is about nonviolence during a violent era. For example, the lyrics "[o]ne man comes in the name of love...[o]ne man to overthrow" emphasizes this. This song also relates to King's message as it speaks of love. For example, the lyric "[i]n the name of love" refers to loving despite the discrimination and violence that occurred to African Americans.
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To find the connection between the song "Pride" by Bono and The Edge and Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, we can start by analyzing the lyrics of the song. The first step would be to listen to the song and read the lyrics carefully. Pay attention to the themes and messages conveyed in the lyrics.
Next, familiarize yourself with the content of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Read or listen to the speech, taking note of the main ideas and messages that King wanted to convey.
Now, compare the lyrics of the song with the content of the speech. Look for common themes, ideas, or messages that both the song and the speech share. In the case of "Pride," you could start by highlighting the lines that mention nonviolence and love.
Once you have identified the common themes or messages, you can explain how the song's message relates to King's message in "I Have a Dream." In this case, you can focus on the parallels between the nonviolent message of the song during a violent era and King's emphasis on peaceful protest and nonviolence in the face of racial discrimination and violence. Additionally, you can explore the idea of love overcoming these challenges, which is mentioned in both the song and the speech.