Thesis
This paper will consider whether Eminem’s song ‘’Not Afraid’ can be dismissed as mere light entertainment or whether it is worthy of more serious academic interest. My argument will focus on style and use of language, and on the song’s subject matter and impact within the context of Eminem’s total artistic output – which convey significant messages about personal growth and maturity.
Poetry accompanied by music is, as far as anthropologists can tell, the oldest form of human art (apart perhaps from cave drawings). Poetry, passed down as part of the oral tradition, existed before writing. Lyric ...