Simple Man Rhetorical Devices

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Music a form of technology that has impacted me everyday since I can remember from the electric slide to twinkle twinkle little star. This form of technology I generally do not think about because it’s something I use everyday but after reading the prompt I started to wonder where would I be without music or how would my life be changed if I could not hear music? At this point I start to think of the songs that mean the most to me the ones that have a connection to me or help calm me. When I start to think of songs like these one of the first ones that comes to mind is “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd which is a song that I believe relates to me deeply and really represents me.

When I listen to this song many thoughts come to mind especially family situations that are the number on reason I chose this song. Being an only son of my parents I feel like I have a lot to live up to and believe that this song resembles some of the things I feel. The song is written about a message from a mother to son which is something that strikes me personally because my mom also gives important advice. My mother who is one of the most important person in my life is someone that supports me in every way. Though she too has expectations that I must follow which brings me back to this song. The song has lines like “oh take your time, don’t live too fast” which I can see my mom saying for she does get emotional when talking about me …show more content…

This line is very important to me because I see how hard my mom works everyday just to make sure I have everything that I want and need so I’m satisfied. I then realized I always have to show my appreciation for all the work my parents do because its all to help me. The song also says “Oh, won’t you do this for me son, if you can”; this line relates to my personal life because I never want to let my mom down and try hard to make sure I do everything I’m asked

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