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Feminist Justice #7: Amanda Gorman, "The Hill We Climb"


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Reading and analysis of "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gorman. Recommended for high school and general audiences.

*The poem was presented at the inauguration of Joseph Biden, January 20, 2021

*Some discussion of political themes are therefore inevitable

*Extensive discussion of rhyme, alliteration, and puns, and the effect of all of these devices particularly in a performed poem

*Analysis of themes and audience

(Seventh in the series focusing on female authors and feminist themes)

Original text and video of performance: (Please listen to Ms. Gorman, who does a fantastic job presenting this poem) Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem 'The Hill We Climb' full text (cnbc.com)


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