How Does Beyonce Use Repetition In The Last Dance

Why Beyonce’s “Halo” prevails over “The Last Dance” by Wendell Berry

“- individuals who often read fiction appear to be better able to understand other people, empathize with them and view the world from their perspective” (Paul, par. 2). In writing, we look for meaning. A piece of good literature can change our lives and it’s only the most significant works that make can make a lasting impact. Songs and poems alike have strategies to make us feel, “Namely, that there is much in a rock lyric beyond its tone and expression” (Astor p. 6). With the overall display of empathy, passion, repetition and symbolism, the song “Halo” by Beyonce is more artistic and poetic than the poem “The Last Dance” by Wendell Berry.

“Halo” and “The Last Dance” both

Repetition is important in writing to show significance and to empathize key themes. It can also add intensity. “ -poetry’s compositional strategy does not use repetition of content. Older ballade poetry sometimes uses repetition,-” (Lyric Writing V. Poetry. Par. 15). The use of repetition in “Halo” adds effect to the overarching theme. Beyonce utilizes the word “halo” predominantly for her repetition. This shows the significance of the word and illustrates it’s meaning. “Baby, I can feel your halo / I pray it won't fade away / I can feel your halo, halo, halo” (Beyonce lines 19-21). The word halo throughout the song is referring to her lover who is compared to an angel. The repetition shows how relentlessly passionate she is concerning her lover. The use of repetition is slim used in “The Last Dance”. The extent of repetition is where the hopeless romantic (the speaker) is conflicted and starts to ask questions. “What is fidelity? To what / does it hold? The point / of departure, or the turning road / that is departure and absence / and the way home?” (Berry lines 13-17). The hopeless romantic, with the use of repetition, shows their conflict and frustration with