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7 SENTENCE PARAGRAPH  
What is the message of Sting's song They Dance Alone?
Write a paragraph (seven sentences minimum) explaining the message of the song.
You must cite (quote) at least two parts of the song!
Lyrics: They Dance Alone

You could start your paragraph saying something like:
In his song They Dance Alone, Sting makes the point that 
people must stand up for what is right.  
Numerous topic sentences are possible:
"people must stand up for what is right"
"you should stand up for what you believe in"
"we must have the courage to fight oppressors"
"we must never give up"
"it is morally wrong to kill innocent people"
"people can protest loudly and effectively without saying a word."

Central and South American revolutions during the 70's and 80's
Sting wrote a song about the mothers and wives of people who disappeared in Chile. The song is called They Dance Alone
Here's some background to the issue he is protesting: They Dance Alone/La Cueca Sola--Chile
And here's more on the military coup in Chile in 1973: President Allende Assassination

What is the message of Sting's song They Dance Alone?
Write a paragraph (seven sentences minimum) explaining the message of the song.
You must cite (quote) at least two parts of the song!

Here are a number of quotes from Sting about his song: Official Sting Site