Bob Dylan's "Only a pawn in their game" Blog #3

This is definitely the definition of political art. It is conveying a message while at the same time educating and informing the masses. He is sharing a views or observation of the structure of classes, the corruption, and racial injustice. He highlights the power of the social class, racism and cultural struggle.  He wanted people to be aware but not conform to the ideology of the dominant or ruling class. He wanted his audience to see the practice of advance capitalism and the overwhelming role it was currently playing. He wanted his audience to see exploitation of not only the blacks but also the whites. The ruling class was using the dependency theory and brain washed the whites into accepting it, by selling them the physiological notion that the color of their white skin is good enough they should be grateful that they are white and superior to the blacks. That in itself should be good enough rather than being concern about increase in wages, promotion or a better lifestyle.

He was also trying to convince the blacks that it is not totally the fault are the responsibility of the shooter. It is based on a chain structure, a system of the rulers and the ruled. It is what is being taught in order to maintain domination privilege and power. While doing this they unknowingly give consent. He wants to blame society as the force for segregation, abuse and racism. Bob is not in my opinion excusing the actions of the whites however, he want everyone both blacks and whites that they are only a pawn in a game for the combative fight of class, capital and labor. Bob’s audience is absolutely everyone; it’s not designated to a specific color or class. He wants the rulers to know that he’s aware the whole ploy and for the other to be aware and be emancipated.

Yes he does make a convincing argument, in my opinion factual and right on point too. It also ignite a lot of emotions not just sadness and pain but anger. He is suggesting a movement, he wants reform and change.I don’t think Bob Dylan’s song is meant to entertain, it is simplistic like a poem, a challenge to listen without melody so that there can be focus on the message the words.