Description
Please answer the two parts:
Part One:
https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/121227/
Read the lyrics Puff The Magic Dragon then tell me if you think the song falls into the category of narrative, dramatic, or lyric poem and back up your answer. It is really the reasoning for your answer that I am interested in. So if you think it is a narrative poem, tell me why using several examples. If you think it is a lyric poem, tell me why, again, developing your answer with several reasons and evidence from the song. You should use quotes from the song when needed and explain as much as you can to make your case.
Part Two:
Poems are known for saying one thing and meaning another. The same can be true for songs. Sometimes you have to dig a little deeper to find the true meaning or the author’s intention.
This week we listened to the song “Puff the Magic Dragon” as our discussion topic. It is a song about a little boy who regularly plays with his imaginary dragon friend.
But underneath that, Puff seems to symbolize something more. What does Puff symbolize in the song? How do you know? What does the loss of Puff mean for Jackie Paper? Are there any other symbols or figurative language in the poem that you might discuss?
Write a brief composition in which you analyze the symbolism in “Puff the Magic Dragon.” Be sure to use quotes from the song and back up your answers with a complete discussion.
*This composition does not have to have to a formal lengthy introduction or conclusion. A sentence to introduce your topic would be fine, and a line or two to wrap it up is acceptable. I am just curious about your thoughts on the symbolism in the song.
