Reflect on its meaning and then answer these questions: Why do you think Ferlinghetti chose to present the poem as an appeal to
an ancient Greek figure? How does the poem connect with the Beat movement of which Ferlinghetti was a part? Free write for five minutes (That is, write whatever comes to mind without stopping to censor your thoughts.) on these questions.
Answers may vary, but your response should include the following points: In To the Oracle at Delphi, Ferlinghetti points to ancient Greece as the beginning of civilization on which America as a country and a society was built. In the Oracle, he turns to a figure thought to provide wise counsel, which he thinks America needs. He speaks to the Oracle as a witness to what has happened to the true America or the one that sprang from Europe (Europa). It is the America of the underprivileged, whose voices often go unheard. It is a "vaster" or bigger society, but it is not greater or better. We have technology and money, but we have no art, which is meant to encourage us to feel, particularly for one another. He seeks guidance on how we can eliminate inequality and maintain our democracy instead of moving steadily toward plutocracy, which means that the wealthy will rule over everyone else. With "new dreams to dream" and "new myths to live by," American society can be restored or saved.
Answer:sheer force of numbers of Chinese they outnumbered the UN forces- all UN & South Korean troops were pushed out of North Korea. How did Truman and MacArthur differ over strategy in the Korean War? ... Truman wanted to put together a settlement of war
The first quote is the best description of WEB Dubois “Talented Tenth” platform. Because the “Talent Tenth” according to W.E.B DuBois the ten percent of the black population that had the talent to bring respect and equality to all blacks. Because of that some farmers and mechanics have to exists so some can be lawyers.
