Rabindranath Tagore created national anthems for two countries--India and Bangaladesh. Is it possible for one writer to accurately represent two different countries, particularly a country in which he is not a citizen?
In today's activity you will do two things:
Part 1: Read and evaluate the two anthems written by Tagore. Write a 1/2-page response that compares and contrasts two national anthems of your choosing. Some questions to keep in mind:
a. What does the nation hold valuable? Look at the language used - is it religious, war-based, idealist, patriotic?
b. When was the anthem written? Think about the historical moment.
c. Does this anthem truly represent the culture for which it was written?
Part 2: Review the United States National Anthem. Do you feel that it accurately represents today's American Culture? In this extra credit activity, you will compose a new anthem that represents current values in our country.
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