Rachel Eliza Griffiths reads "jasper texas 1998" by Lucille Clifton

Rachel Eliza Griffiths reads "jasper texas 1998" by Lucille Clifton

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The poem 'Jasper, TX 1998' by Lucille Clifton reflects on the brutal murder of James Byrd Jr. through the perspective of his severed head. It questions the nature of humanity, brotherhood, and the suffering endured by the victim. The poem explores themes of identity, loss, and the struggle for hope amidst overwhelming despair. It concludes with a sense of finality and acceptance of the tragic fate.

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