The Hurricane
"Hurricane" is a song by Bob Dylan about the boxer Rubin "The Hurricane" Carter. Carter was convicted of murder, but the song alleges that the conviction was based on racism.
Instructions
- First, listen to the song without looking at the video or the lyrics. What do you understand? Bob Dylan can be hard to understand, so it isn't a crime to not understand him.
- Second, listen to the song again and read the lyrics. Use the link I give you, not the lyrics on YouTube. They are wrong. Do you notice any strange pronunciations? Are there parts you still can't understand? Are there any words, phrases, or expressions you don't understand? Ask me!
- Next, try reading Rolling Stone's article about the song.
- Also, you could watch the movie in English with English subtitles.
- Are there any words, phrases, or expressions you don't understand? What about punctuation? I know punctuation is different in English and Russian.
- In case you are interested, I've given you other links to articles you can read, as well.
- For extra credit, do some research and find out what the movie and song don't tell you about Rubin "The Hurricane" Carter.
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