https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7 Select one poem to analyze. Post your takeaways in a comment, making sure your name is posted. 40 points en-us 2022-02-07 14:25:00 UTC 2025-09-26 16:33:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dd.png scotthommel2 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033192126 2022-02-07 14:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033192126 scotthommel2 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033200191 2022-02-07 14:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033200191 scotthommel2 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033201897 2022-02-07 14:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033201897 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033297224 2022-02-07 15:10:32 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033297224 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033304450 I agree with moyo, when she talked about the first line in the poem, the person who passed is seen as very recognizable and important. This can be connected with the second stanza talking about how black Poets took a moment of silence for them.]]> 2022-02-07 15:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033304450 kamrynsmith2024_2 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033318754 Nina's Blues overall story is describing the aftermath of a black legend. Their death is not the end and the fight will continue. Their anger will be translated through music and made so people will be able to enjoy.]]> 2022-02-07 15:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033318754 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033335227 Malcolm was strong advocate for the Civil Rights Movement and white people didn't like that African Americans were getting privileges and fighting for equal rights. Therefore, Malcolm knew his life was at risk because white people wanted to prevent African Americans from being equal to them at all cost ]]> 2022-02-07 15:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2033335227 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2034254613 quinn - Malcolm X had known that since he was advocating for something that was likely viewed as taboo (at the time) he also understood that as time went on, the likelihood of him being assassinated was only increasing every day.]]> 2022-02-07 23:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2034254613 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2034266332 Jamel-The poem was written from the view of the famous Malcolm X, its ominous and dreadful tone as he recites his words before his demise. He sets his fears aside for his people and truly only shows fear and concern for his loved ones]]> 2022-02-07 23:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2034266332 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2034444469 This poem describes Malcolm X's worry for his family due to his advocacy for civil rights at the time. He knew it was dangerous and only a matter of time before those who opposed his beliefs would come to kill him, but despite that risk he still feel he needs to do even more for his cause. There are also multiple instances of enjambment throughout the poem.]]> 2022-02-08 02:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2034444469 https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2034643083 Ja'Niyah- This poem is about how Malcolm x was worried not about himself in the midst of everything going on but his family. He knew that there was people everywhere that wanted to do harm to him, but at the end of the day he loved them and would fight, die for them. ]]> 2022-02-08 04:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/scotthommel2/miis9ffgz7pcjka7/wish/2034643083