How does poetry reflect society
True colors
How does the dove campaign “True colors” reflect on society? “True colors reflect on our society in multiple ways. “You with the sad eyes Don't be discouraged” (Lauper) This quote from the campaign was showing us girls that didn’t like what they looked like and the lyrics were telling them to not be discouraged in their looks. This quote highlights how “True colors” reflects on society. “But I see your true colors shining through” This quote is telling us that you are shining through and you don't need to change because everyone is perfect the way they are. That is how “True colors” reflects on our society.
"You with the sad eyes don't be discouraged"
"But I see your true colors shining through"
Little Games
How does the video “Little games” reflect on society? The video “Little games” reflects on our society. “Hush boy, oh hush boy, don't say a word. Throw on a jersey and no one gets hurt”(Benny) This quotation tells us that if you just do what the standards tell you to do nobody will be offended or get hurt. Another quote that highlights how “Little games” reflects on society. “Don't you think it’s funny how they tell us how to live?” See how people tell other people how they should act, live, or look like this affects people in our society every single day. That is how the music video “Little games” reflects on our society.
"hush boy, oh hush boy, don't say a word. Throw on a jersey and no one gets hurt."
"Don't you think it's funny how they tell us how to live"
To Christine Poem
How does the poem “To Christine” reflect on society? The poem “To Christine” reflects society in many ways. “I wish I could tell you/ That you’re not too fat” (Forde). This quote shows us how Christine feels about herself and this is something that a lot of people struggle with and can relate to. This quote highlights our society. “That you don’t have to starve yourself/ or add to your chest/ To fit this year’s fashion” so this quote tells us that you don’t need to change yourself to fit in with the beauty standards that are set for you. This is how the poem “To Christine” reflects our society.
Quotes used
"I Wish I could tell you/ That you're not too fat"
"That you don"t have to starve yourself/ or to your chest/ To fit this years fashion"
