The song "Hurricane" by Bob Dylan tells the story of a man who was accused of murder and spent years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The song is disturbing in its story of lies and racism that put Rubin Carter in prison. This story is a good example of society labeling someone a deviant, and that "deviant" struggling to overcome that stigma. The song reflects on how people's status can make them believable without an actual judgement of their individual character. For some like Rubin Carter, failing to look beyond a person's status can have terrible consequences. "Hurricane" could have a positive impact on anyone in society who realizes there are injustices that surround us every day. Although we cannot give Ru
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