What does the poem suggest about language, power, and/or division through the narrative of the Parsley Massacre? Use at least ONE poetic element and THREE lines from the poem to support your response.
These questions may help you form a response:
- Who is powerful and powerless in the poem?
- What divisions do you see in the poem?
- How does language divide people in the poem?
- How are these themes connected to each other?
Parsley