Analysis of Poem in Politics of Language: ‘Somebody Blew Up America Again’ by Amiri Baraka

Sankar Sarkar; Vineeta K Saluja

doi:10.33545/26648717.2025.v7.i1j.394

Analysis of Poem in Politics of Language: ‘Somebody Blew Up America Again’ by Amiri Baraka

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Sankar Sarkar and Vineeta K Saluja

Abstract:

Amiri Baraka's poem examines the politics of language and critiques imperial power. It portrays a world shaped by imperialism, racism, and political corruption, where Baraka questions the structures that perpetuate global social and political injustices. The poem emphasizes the brutal realities of history, highlighting the exploitation and terror inflicted by the state, not only against Black people but also against all oppressed communities. Through dynamic and provocative language, Baraka challenges readers to reconsider who the terrorists and enemies of society are. The poem stands as a powerful protest against imperial power, the media, and the state, underscoring the role of language in modern poetry as a means of resistance.

DOI: 10.33545/26648717.2025.v7.i1j.394

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International Journal of Research in English

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Sankar Sarkar and Vineeta K Saluja. Analysis of Poem in Politics of Language: ‘Somebody Blew Up America Again’ by Amiri Baraka. Int. J. Res. Engl. 2025;7(1):596-597. DOI: 10.33545/26648717.2025.v7.i1j.394

Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part J (2025)

Analysis of Poem in Politics of Language: ‘Somebody Blew Up America Again’ by Amiri Baraka

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