1. Romantic and Contempory Poetry - Analytical Exposition
The song "God Save the Queen" by the Sex Pistols is one modern day view of the monarchy's role in society. ... The title of the song itself is actually contradicting itself because the song is talking about how the monarchy should be removed where as the tile is "God Save the Queen", this suggests that the title is merely a sarcastic introduction. ... The discourses present in the song are that of history and the past, social and economic. ... These discourses create a sense of innocence and a layed-back feeling throughout the poem. ... These characteristics of the Romantics have...
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- Grade Level: High School