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Racism is a belief in the superiority of a particular race. Racial segregation of schools and other public facilities in southern states caused a lot of problems in the early 60's. Birmingham, Alabama was the site of demonstrations and marches protesting this racial segregation. Dudley Randall’s “Ballad of Birmingham,” is a powerful poem that is based on a church bombing that took place in Birmingham, Alabama on September 15, 1963. This bombing killed 4 children and injured fourteen. The theme of this poem is racism and the effect it has had on peoples lives. Dudley Randall’s use of tone, imagery and irony help develop this powerful theme. First, there is a sad and painful tone to this poem. Here is this innocent little black girl who wants to march the streets of Birmingham in a freedom march, instead of just going outside to play (1-5). Her mother sends her to church instead to sing in the children’s choir (14-15). The tone is almost happy in the beginning of the poem because everything seems nice and calm. As the poem goes on, the tone really comes out.
Approximate Word count = 722
Approximate Pages = 2.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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