A Rhetorical Analysis Of Same Love By Macklemore

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The song, “Same Love” written by a hip-hop artist named Macklemore, is a song about gay rights and the gay community in general. His lyrics are mostly about the struggles that members of the homosexual community go through in today’s society. The artist, “Macklemore” or more known as Ben Haggerty, is straight; However, he tells how he thought he was homosexual when he was in third grade. Macklemore thought this because his uncle was homosexual and he was organized and artistic like him. He had a purpose and a message behind it, he wrote it in support of his godfather and uncle who are both gay. Through the use of strong literary devices, such as metaphors and allusions, “Same Love’, written by hip-hop artist Macklemore, is a social commentary …show more content…

Marriage equality has become a tremendous topic in society due to the increasing number of gay marriages. Studies have shown that although gay marriage is now legal nationwide, LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) still do not have the same rights, and they are still looked down upon and not considered “people”. A study has shown that thirty percent of the non-LGBT community does feel uncomfortable when they see homosexual individuals holding hands or hugging. The Catholic Church does not necessarily think gay marriage and homosexuality is a sin, rather a temptation toward sin. According to the Holy Bible, all sin is considered the same; for example, they tell the gay community that they should not be gay, but murder is …show more content…

People are claiming that the homosexual individuals were not born homosexual and that it is a choice. They believe the homosexual people can change back if they had faith and believed in God. The gay community is the minority in this situation. They love the same as everyone else. Macklemore quotes “Love is patient, Love is kind”. This quote is often used at wedding ceremonies to symbolize what love should be like as a

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