John Lennon

John Lennon: Greatest Artist and Advocate of Peace Outline I. Introduction A. Death of John Lennon B. Reshaping an entire generation C. Greatest singer/songwriter and advocate of peace II. Message of Peace A. Influence of the Beatles B. Opposing view of Beatles C. Power of Lennon’s Music 1. Songs Voted Greatest Ever Written 2. New Album entered charts at No. 1 III. Model of Peace A. Peaceful Honeymoon B. Ignored hostility C. Media effectively spread the …

…that ever lived. Opposing arguments that you refute- Banning the Beatles in the 1960’s, bad influence on youth, that some people do not recognize his worth as a humanitarian. Arguments supporting your claim- Ongoing popularity of Beatles, Role model for peace, reaction to death, Chapman refused parole, Beatles Greatest Hits CD charting #1 on the music charts (just released), celebration of his birth and honoring his death. Question for Reader: What does “humanitarian” mean to you?