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Analysis Of The Rose That Grew From Concrete

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Literary Analysis: “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” by Tupac Shakir Everyone in the world has a form of setbacks and problems, typically with the desire to overcome that. Tupac Shakir’s poem “The Rose That Grew From Concrete” is about a rose that symbolizes a person who defies all expectations. The “flower” succeeds and flourishes despite its disadvantage of growing out of the concrete. True determination leads to success, as conveyed in this poem. Through personification and imagery, Shakir proves that no matter how much of a setback one has, that with enough diligence and perseverance, one can accomplish just about anything. Through the art of personification, Shakir states that with enough incentive and willpower, one can succeed,

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