This video is of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's protest of the war in Vietnam. In several cities around the world, including New York, Montreal and Amsterdam, Lennon and Ono stayed in bed, spoke to reporters and sang songs of protest. After watching the video answer the questions.
What is Lennon's overall message?
How does this video display a social tension in the United States?
Why do you think he chose to protest in bed?
Who was the message aimed at? The US government? Students? Parents? The military? Explain your reasoning.
Do yo think their message was effective in influencing people?
How does this video display a social tension in the United States?
Why do you think he chose to protest in bed?
Who was the message aimed at? The US government? Students? Parents? The military? Explain your reasoning.
Do yo think their message was effective in influencing people?
Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" was written to protest the draft during the Vietnam War and some of the unfavorable practices shown.
Who is the "Fortunate Son?"
Is the singer a "Fortunate Son?" Why or why not?
Using specific words from the song, how does it show tension?