Bob Dylan: The Poet and Man

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Bob Dylan is defined by his poetry and songwriting, with his most memorable works relating to the theme of protesting and religion. This paper examines how events, as well as the influence of other musicians, affected Dylan's music. The paper examines Dylan's background, the times he wrote in, and analyzes six of his greatest works: "Mr. Tambourine Man," "Blowin' In The Wind," "Highway 61 Revisited," "Oxford Town," "The Times They Are A-Changin,'" and "With God On Our Side".

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"This song is about how the world has failed the everyman. The voice of the everyman asks for Mr. Tambourine Man's help in finding peace by singing a song to help him sleep. Dylan uses rhyme throughout the work but it is the free verse of his pen that makes this song work on many levels. He paints a grim picture of the world's status by describing the everyman's plight in life. He writes, "My weariness amazes me, I'm branded on my feet, I have no one to meet. And the ancient empty street's too dead for dreaming" (Bobdylan.com)"

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