The interpretation on this site has been used in a variety of ways. These include:

• To teach symbols in poetry & music
• Poetry - lyric analysis - discussion on history, music, religion, politics, coming of age
• MA Media Studies - semiological analysis of Chevy ad campaign that features word 'drove my chevy' - The site was used to understand the song & how it is interpreted by a U.S. audience
• Freedom of Speech seen through music & art - chosen song because of social & political references. Teenagers miss bigger picture. Need play by play anaylsis for them to understand.

   

If you have used the information from the site in any other ways, or have any teaching
materials on the subject of American Pie please let me know.

 

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