The Harlem Renaissance-- Strange Fruit
Readings
Listen to Billie Holliday's "Strange Fruit" and read the following poems:
Assignment
The horrors of lynching in this country have left an indelible mark on America. For many of us today, it is hard to even fathom such an atrocity; however, to truly understand the effects, we must consider the thoughts of those who saw these things happen first hand.
Your assignment:
You are to complete a five paragraph essay discussing the treatment of lynching by the writers of the assigned poems. Disuss the images and figurative language reflected in the works. Be sure to use quotes from the works to support your claims. If necessary, research lynching in America to help you gain further insight into the poems. Your submission to be in MLA format.