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Tupac: The Words of an Inspirational Musician

Tupac Shakur was a famous rapper and actor who also shared a love for poetry. When he was murdered at the age of 25, he left behind a collection of poems that help us understand his life experiences. Two of his most popular poems, A Rose That Grew from a Crack and If I Fail, have an apparent difference between theme and tone, but share a similar style.

One element that is different in each poem is theme. The main theme in A Rose That Grew from a Crack is strength and acceptance. Tupac uses his inner strength and learns to accept his differences. He takes a leap of faith and finds he "is proving nature wrong, it learned 2 walk without having feet." In this poem, he is comparing himself to the beautiful rose that grew even when others didn't believe in him. In If I Fail, the main theme is determination. Tupac is determined to overcome any obstacles that come his way. He has his mind set on success, saying, "I'll learn from my mistakes and try 2 achieve again." These poems display these two different themes through Tupac's artistic writing.

Another element that is different is the tone of the poem. The tone in If I Fail is self reliance. Tupac relies on no one but himself to achieve his goals. His independence makes him strong, saying, "I only follow my voice inside." The tone in the

second poem, A Rose That Grew from a Crack, is hope. Tupac knows that by being hopeful, it is easier to become happy. He proves everyone wrong, "by keeping its dreams, it learns 2 breathe fresh air." He uses these different tones to deliver an inspirational message to all readers.

One element that is the same in both poems is style.

Tupac uses a variety of numbers, letters, and symbols to differentiate his writing from other's. He uses the number "2" in both poems to emphasize the importance of the line. He also uses the letter "U" in A Rose That Grew from a Crack, saying, "Did u hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete." This helps exaggerate the relationship between the rose and himself. In If I Fail, Tupac uses a dash to strengthen the word no. This dash also warrents a pause to make the reader stop and think. He uses these different methods of style to prove a point in a creative

way.

The poems, A Rose That Grew from a Crack and If I Fail share many differences and similarities. The themes and tones vary in each piece of writing but have a very common style. Tupac found a special way to express his many feelings and problems. Even when there was "never a life as hard as" his, Tupac uses his unique qualities to blossom into the rose.