A poem in the 1930-1960's that relates to "How To Kill A Mockingbird"?I have to write a five paragraph paper discussing how the poem relates to one of the following from To Kill a Mockingbird:themes,social,issues,or a character.I am having major problems finding a poem .
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. Here is a link to Walt Whitman's poem:
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Here is a poem about racism: http://www.emule.com/2poetry/phorum/read.php?6,148195,185141
Check these sites:
http://skeptically.org/ethicsutility/id8.html
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/15615
http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/quincy_troupe/poems/22438
http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/poets/james_weldon_johnson/poems/2696
To find a poem that relates to "To Kill a Mockingbird," you can follow these steps:
1. Start by researching poets who were active between the 1930s and 1960s. Some well-known poets from this time period include Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, Robert Frost, and T.S. Eliot.
2. Once you have a list of poets, look for poems that address themes or social issues related to racism, justice, prejudice, or empathy. These themes are central to "To Kill a Mockingbird."
3. One option is to search for poems that specifically reference or allude to "To Kill a Mockingbird" or its themes. However, this may limit your options, as it is not common for poems to directly reference specific novels.
4. Another option is to find poems that explore similar themes and issues as "To Kill a Mockingbird." Look for poems that deal with racial discrimination, the loss of innocence, moral courage, or the power of compassion. These themes are important elements in the novel.
5. Use online resources such as poetry databases, famous poets and poems websites, or online forums dedicated to poetry to find suitable poems. Some examples of websites to explore include poets.org, famouspoetsandpoems.com, and emule.com.
6. Take your time to read and analyze the poems you find. Look for connections between the themes, social issues, or characters in "To Kill a Mockingbird" and the content of the poem. Consider the language, imagery, and tone of the poem, and think about how it reflects or resonates with the novel.
7. Once you have found a suitable poem, make notes on how it relates to your chosen topic (themes, social issues, or a character). Identify specific examples or lines from the poem that support your analysis.
Remember to properly cite any sources you use, including the poem itself and any critical analysis or commentary you reference. Good luck with your five-paragraph paper!