“Silence becomes cowardice when occasion demands speaking out the whole truth and acting accordingly” (Mahatma Gandhi). These words of Gandhi describes not to be afraid or be silent of standing up for what you believe in. Also, being quiet will courage you not to speak up. In general, the reader can examine the word choice in “protest” in order to conclude that people shouldn’t be silent and fighting for their rights ; however, “@ the crossroads, A sudden American poem” can connect with a modern audience because the author speaks out about the injustice to the people who are being killed for no apparent reason in our society.
In the text “Protest”, Readers learn the story of Ella Wilcox. She became an activist. Who loves to advocate the rights …show more content…
A poet and activist. Who wrote this poem in response to the violence happening around the United states of America. Herrera speaks out about the injustice to the people who are being killed for no apparent reason in our society. In the text, “Let us celebrate the lives of all, As we reflect and pray and meditate on their brutal deaths”(Herrera 1). He describes the poem as “to celebrate,” A word that brings to mind is to honor an occasion or event. The author is talking about how he is honoring those who speak for themselves and to those who sacrifice their lives in the protests that is happening. Herrera’s words in the poem are described as “reflect” and “meditate” both words that would seemingly give a different meaning to “celebrate.” Reflect and meditate are more peaceful and to look back. These words describe feeling sorrow and mournful. Within the text, Celebrate is more engaging in a social activity. In this poem, he explains about the devastating events and how people are being killed for no reason. Therefore, this word allows readers to understand that people are being killed for standing up for their rights. Overall, these details lead to the conclusion that, Herrera believes that people shouldn’t be killed for protesting and using their freedom of speech. Herrera connects to the devastating events in the United States. For example, black lives matter movement. Police officers are to blame for the killings of the people who are marching. In addition, he mentions about the shootings in El Centro College in Dallas, Texas. It shows that there has been fighting and wars against people. We the people are being divided. We should celebrate and don’t forget those who have fought for their
In the text “Protest”, Readers learn the story of Ella Wilcox. She became an activist. Who loves to advocate the rights …show more content…
A poet and activist. Who wrote this poem in response to the violence happening around the United states of America. Herrera speaks out about the injustice to the people who are being killed for no apparent reason in our society. In the text, “Let us celebrate the lives of all, As we reflect and pray and meditate on their brutal deaths”(Herrera 1). He describes the poem as “to celebrate,” A word that brings to mind is to honor an occasion or event. The author is talking about how he is honoring those who speak for themselves and to those who sacrifice their lives in the protests that is happening. Herrera’s words in the poem are described as “reflect” and “meditate” both words that would seemingly give a different meaning to “celebrate.” Reflect and meditate are more peaceful and to look back. These words describe feeling sorrow and mournful. Within the text, Celebrate is more engaging in a social activity. In this poem, he explains about the devastating events and how people are being killed for no reason. Therefore, this word allows readers to understand that people are being killed for standing up for their rights. Overall, these details lead to the conclusion that, Herrera believes that people shouldn’t be killed for protesting and using their freedom of speech. Herrera connects to the devastating events in the United States. For example, black lives matter movement. Police officers are to blame for the killings of the people who are marching. In addition, he mentions about the shootings in El Centro College in Dallas, Texas. It shows that there has been fighting and wars against people. We the people are being divided. We should celebrate and don’t forget those who have fought for their