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Language A: language and literature Internal Assessment Student outline form

● The song XXX, featuring U2, brings up issues such as moral ambiguity, violence in low income areas, and the criminal justice system, XXX is highlighted by powerful lyrics that not only paint a picture of the harsh environment Lamar grew up in but it also critiques American Politics. One of the main themes present in this song is Lamar’s analysis of negative aspects of the African-American community. XXX has vivid imagery describing the effects of gun voilence on the black community in Compton.

● In the extract I chose , Kendrick talks about getting a call from that his friends son had been killed. The father wants Kendrick to provide him closure through God, but follows that up wanting revenge. I chose this particular part of the song because I feel that it illustratse the effects that gun voilence has and how living in a low income area can contribute to the “gun violence cultue” of sorts.

● Collection of murals painted by Kyle Holbrook, lost 45 friends to gun voilence, In 2002, Holbrook founded the Moving the Lives of Kids Community Mural Project (MLK Mural) which is a public arts organization which engages people in beautification of their communities. specific - Holbrooks “Brooklyn Peace”. Brooklyn - increase in voilent crime since 2018.

● Both Lamar’s XXX and Holbrooks Brooklyn Peace highlight the problems surrounding and caused by gun violence both of these sources from low income areas where the murder and violent crime rates are much higher than the nations average. The question that frames my exploration is how does living in a low-income area affect experiences with gun violence?

Global issue: Gun Violence and specifically how it effects those in low-income areas

Te x t s c h o s e n

Literary work: XXX by Kendrick Lamar featuring U

Non-literary body of work: Brooklyn mural by Kyle Holbrook

● My claim for my litereary source is how low-income areas can create a gun voilence culture. My first piece of evidence from XXX is on lines 12 and 13---Because of a lack of an adequate criminal justice system many of the crimes that happen in these areas go unaswered by officials leading to a form of “street justice” that Kendrick illustrates in this quote GIVE EXAMPLE. (Prosecuters/ Judges)

● My second piece of evidence are lines 16-19 Kendrick describes “street justice” the culture of gun violence causes people to be reckless to the point that they will disregard laws to murder wihtout remorse in order to avenge the death of loved ones. Mic drop symbolism- gun on victims lap (the job is definitively done) ,the line 17 religious hypocracy. 19 - (no respect for the law)

● My third piece of evidence is line 20. In this line, Lamar acknowledges the hypocrisy of the the gun voilence and street justice culture to that of black pride or black lives matter which are things he also oppenly supports. From the POV of someone whose child has been killed by another black man protecting ones family transcends the race solidarity.

● Connected hands - community, lack of color shows sadness, angel crying- not able to save girl, butterfly - a common symbol for the triumph of the spirit and the soul over the physical body which in this mural depicts that even though the girl was killed her soul and spirit will live on. Orange line surrounding hand - only the end of gun violence will allow for peace, Orange line ending at top - movement successful.

● Gun violence in low income areas along with death contributes to a high incarceration rate taking people away from there communities and families. Living in an area where gun voilence is an issue can cause psychological damage. Gun violence also breeds more gun violence. It also damages the economic wellbeing of those areas.

● Being born in Compton, Kendrick is able to provide a first hand point of view to the effects of gun violence, and through his verses on XXX and the rest of his songs, vividly describe the scenes of gun voilence througout his upbringing. Holbrook has explored this issue by getting the community involved through his organization and spreading his message through his art.

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IO outline PDf lang a lit the very best thing i could even ask for is to be a part

Course: Lang&Ling: Old English (ENG 439)

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Language A: language and literature Internal Assessment
Student outline form
●The song XXX, featuring U2, brings up issues such as moral ambiguity, violence in low
income areas, and the criminal justice system, XXX is highlighted by powerful lyrics that
not only paint a picture of the harsh environment Lamar grew up in but it also critiques
American Politics. One of the main themes present in this song is Lamar’s analysis of
negative aspects of the African-American community. XXX has vivid imagery describing
the effects of gun voilence on the black community in Compton.
●In the extract I chose, Kendrick talks about getting a call from that his friends son
had been killed. The father wants Kendrick to provide him closure through God, but
follows that up wanting revenge. I chose this particular part of the song because I feel
that it illustratse the effects that gun voilence has and how living in a low income area
can contribute to the “gun violence cultue” of sorts.
●Collection of murals painted by Kyle Holbrook, lost 45 friends to gun voilence, In 2002,
Holbrook founded the Moving the Lives of Kids Community Mural Project (MLK Mural)
which is a public arts organization which engages people in beautification of their
communities. specific - Holbrooks “Brooklyn Peace”. Brooklyn - increase in voilent
crime since 2018.
●Both Lamar’s XXX and Holbrooks Brooklyn Peace highlight the problems surrounding
and caused by gun violence both of these sources from low income areas where the
murder and violent crime rates are much higher than the nations average. The question
that frames my exploration is how does living in a low-income area affect experiences
with gun violence?
Global issue:
Gun Violence and specifically how it effects those in low-income areas
Texts chosen
Literary work: XXX by Kendrick Lamar featuring U2
Non-literary body of work: Brooklyn mural by Kyle Holbrook

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