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…showed last 75 words of 844 total…is a classical way to pass on ideas about history and to give an insight on what it was like living during these years of war. By presenting the readers with a story, Dylan is not only being very direct about his subject, but also intends to address us with a certain message about history. "John Brown" is a musical story that consists of all elements of poetry, and therefore is equally considered as one.