(posted on the behalf of Amber Sherer by Erin Sells)
Section 6 was about honoring people who have passed and had a major influence on people. This section was entitled "This Man Shall Be Remembered". Some people who were honored were Satchell Paige a baseball player,Malcom X, Frederick Douglass. These were powerful men that should be honored. Also, in this section there are two poems about Harriet Tubman. One entitled "harriet" the other "Harriet Tubman". Why do you think the Harriet Tubman is mentioned in this section under "This Man Shall Be Remembered"?
Section 6 was about honoring people who have passed and had a major influence on people. This section was entitled "This Man Shall Be Remembered". Some people who were honored were Satchell Paige a baseball player,Malcom X, Frederick Douglass. These were powerful men that should be honored. Also, in this section there are two poems about Harriet Tubman. One entitled "harriet" the other "Harriet Tubman". Why do you think the Harriet Tubman is mentioned in this section under "This Man Shall Be Remembered"?
In "harriet" other women are alluded to Isabell, Sojourner Truth, and a Grandmother. Both of these poems are powerful and gravitas. "Harriet Tubman" is split up into two sections #1 and #2. The first section is about the relationship between Harriet and her mother. "I think she knows the I live her life. What passes from the mother kills the child before death" The second section is about the struggle Harriet had being dark skinned and the pain society made dark skinned people feel.
I think the title "This Man Shall Be Remembered" encompasses more than just the insperational men that are mentioned in this section. It hits a deeper point, that we should always remember the past and those who fought to make things the way they are today. Just because the title has the word man in it does not mean it is only refering to men. Harriet Tubman was a very powerful person in her time, and she accomplished a lot by being an abolisihinist. She, as much as everyone else in this section, deserves to be recognized, and that is why her poems are sorted in this part of the book.
ReplyDeleteI beleive that Harriet tubman is honored in part 6 because of her ability to stand up during a time of adversity and fight back so passionately that people had to notice. The poem before "harriet" talks about Malcolm X, the impact he made, and how people were inspired by him. A certain "maleness" that Malcolm X possessed, beguilded the world, engaging thier interest making topics that were unpleasant to speak of, heard. I feel that Harriet Tubman possessed that same gutteral "maleness" that beguiled the world and opened the doors for generations to come. Her strength to perservere, and ability to continue to protest with her feet, and abolitionist endeavors are more than enough to justify her reverence in part 6. The same benevolent qualities she possess are also that of the men honored possessed in part six.
ReplyDeleteI think the reason why Harriet Tubman is mentioned twice in two poems of this part is because she is so different from other poets in this part. First, she is a woman. In her time and even today, women’s social position is sometimes lower than that of men. Second, she is a black. Race is a problem that cannot be avoided in her time. As a black woman, Harriet Tubman has such unbelievable power and unexpected power to fight against adversity. These two poems use simple words to describe a great woman instead of using a lot of adjectives to praise her achievements so that readers can pay more attention to her thought and belief. She is deserved to be honored.
ReplyDeleteI believe Harriet Tubman is mentioned in this section about male "heroes" because although she is a female, she is one of the most important people of all time. It does not matter that she is female, she was able to change the course of history. She made such a big difference in the world and that is truly what the section is about. I think that Harriet Tubman possessed many traits that they characterize in a male hero and that is another reason they put this poem in this section. She showed courage, compassion, and strength for not only herself but others as well. I believe that it did not matter that she was not a male because she showed everything else that the other important heroes showed.
ReplyDeleteI feel that the poems about Harriet Tubman were placed in Section Six entitled, “This Man Shall Be Remembered” for a number of reasons. Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” and Tubman along with the other historical figures in this section did exactly that. Like Satchell Paige, Malcolm X, Frederick Douglass, and Paul Robeson, Harriet Tubman is remembered for her many incredible accomplishments. She changed many people’s life, providing countless African-Americans with a better life free of slavery while risking her own well-being and existence. I believe that the poems about Tubman were placed in this section, because of her relentless dedication to making the world a better place, like those mentioned, not allowing any obstacles to stand in her way.
ReplyDeleteI think Harriet Tubman was placed in this section because they didn't have anywhere else to put her. Too assertive to be classified as feminine, and lacking the proper bits to be considered male.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what most of the comments above have said. She was such an influential person and broke so many barriers that it is almost a tribute to her to place a poem about her in a section that implies in its title is reserved for men.
ReplyDeleteI believe that man could refer to man kind. If this is the case, then it is reasonable that Harriet fits in this section. Or, another interpretation could be that the editor of the book believed that she was worthy of fitting in with all these great men to show that women are jsut as capable of doing heroic and great deeds. This whole section is about historic figures that have made a mark on history and that have changed lives. Harriet Tubman did just that so she deserves to be placed in this section of honor and remembrance.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what many have said above. First I feel that the editor could have been refering to mankind when he says men. Showing that there is no sterotype when it comes to being remembered or being classified as a role model. Second if the edior did mean men than I feel as though she still deserved to be included in this section. Back in those times gender roles were very significant and strong. A women was to stay in a womens place at all times no matter what color. Harriet Tubman stepped outside those roles with great boldness and courage. She organized and planned the underground railroad. Which means she went behind many peoples backs to accomplish her goal. Many men were even afraid to cross there slave owners but she did it boldly knowing that it could cost her her life. Many People told her she was crazy and gonna get caught but it didnt matter to her. She was concerned about the people and she didnt not want them to live in that state anymore. So for this she deserved to be considered one of the men.
ReplyDeleteHarriet Tubman is mentioned in section six titled, "This Man Shall Be Remembered" because she is a very significant person in African American history. Although the name of section six does includes the word man, does not mean that it only encompasses the achievements and philanthrophies of them. Harriet made some astounding contributions and broke barriers that men probably wished they had. She is considered a matriarch in the African American community and i feel the title is well deserved. This section outlines the limitless opportunities that those before us layed out during their lives to allow us to live a better life. They are to be remembered and that fact extinguishes any gender boundaries that society might have established.
ReplyDeleteI think that Harriet Tubman was included in the section "This man shall be remembered" because of her contributions to history. I believe that because she is such a significant figure in soceity, that gender was not a factor to eliminate her from this category because she was impacted so much. I also feel that she earned the right to be recognized with the "men" because she broke through all boundaries put in her way to prove her point.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what is being said above. When speaking of "men" I believe that it is meant as man kind. Harriet Tubman was an inspiration to many men and women alike. I think that she was included in this section as an ode to not only what she did but what she left behind. She left behind a pathway for other women to follow and she helped bridge the gap for people about the misconceptions of women as compared to man.
ReplyDeleteI beleive that Harriet Tubman in that section because she was such a strong figure in history. They used to call her Moses who was a man, because she led her people to freedom. I think that Harriet Tubman was a very strong African American woman who fought for what was right and did not give up. She is a very influential person in my life and I'm thankful for her and many others who paved the road for my future.
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