God on Our Side” by Bob Dylan

Write an analysis of the song, “God on Our Side,” using the questions below as a
guide. Analyze the content or message of the song, and then the poetic devices that
you find. This should be in paragraph form, NOT as answers to the questions- Use the
UNE NUMBERS“ you inserted to refer to the items that you point out and discuss-
Questions to CONSIDER for analyzing Bob Dylan lyrics (NOT every question pertains to
every song)

1. What emotions are expressed by the song (lyrics and/or music)?

2. To whom is the song addressed?

3. What issues, problems, or events are presented in the song?

4. Does the song seem to be written in response to a specific event?

5. What points of view or attitudes are revealed?

6. What were the circumstances at the time the song was released?

7. Does this song suggest any solutions to the issues/problems addressed?

8. “What poetic devices are found. Check the list from Week 9 (attached
Week_9.docx). Dylan’s lyrics are poetry and they are flll of the devices that make a
writing poetic. Concentrate on finding these devices. Point out poetic devices that
were learned in first semester American Literature, rhyme, alliteration, and repetition.were learned in first semester American Literature, rhyme, alliteration, and
repetition.
Also, point out poetic devices that you learned in Lesson 10 of this semester such as
apostrophe, imagery, metaphor, and simile. Are there any allusions (references to
person or place found in these song; if yours contains allusions, explain- Most of the
points that your assignment will be graded on are in this section.

9. Comment on the music. Does it suit the message of the lyrics? What is your
personal reaction to the music and the lyrics?