"The Red Man's America" was definitely my favorite poem. I love how the poem parodies the original "My Country, 'Tis of Thee." I am a big fan of all kinds of parodies ranging from music to television and movies. I think parodying "My Country, 'Tis of Thee," adds a lighthearted feel to a serious topic. The author is clearly trying to show the mistreatment of the Indians at the time. The use of well known song about the liberties and freedom that American's have provides a great platform to comment on the injustice the Indians are face with. The poem shows how the original song has a completely different meaning to the Indians. The same liberties that white Americans were celebrating in the song were not afforded to the Indians. Parodies if executed well, and this poem is very good, can open the minds of the readers to things they may have never considered before, and this poem does that very well.
How well do you believe this poem parodies the original song.
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