Anti-war Protest Song:
Project description:
The title of your song: The Doors-The End
Write a short essay on the song assigned to you (see other list for your song).
Some questions you may want to consider:
1) Relationship of text to the music
2) Voice who is speaking, and to whom
3) Use of double entendres/coded language
4) Social and geographic context
5) Politics of oppression/ marginalization
6) Theatricality and commercial appeal vs. authentic
7) Performance practice and musical expression
8) What does the song accomplish vis-a-vis social change? Does it relate to other protest movements (Civil Rights et al.)?
9) What is a protest song, and how does your song fit this genre?