essay examining a historical or current event through the poetry written during, about, or in response to that event

Write an essay examining a historical or current event through the poetry written during, about, or in response to that event. The goal is to consider not only how poets have responded to historical events but also how our reading of poetry might influence our view of history and/or our own historical moment.

Your essay should have a clear organizational scheme with an introduction, body paragraphs focusing on one idea each, and a conclusion. Write a thesis statement making a debatable claim about the poem(s) and support your thesis with quotations and analysis.

Each essay must include at least one reliable secondary source and clearly indicate how it supports, provides context for, or contrasts with your analysis

This paper should be 3-4 pages long. Give your paper an interesting, descriptive title and use MLA formatting throughout