Speaker
The speaker in the song “Blowing’ in the Wind is deeply concerned about human suffering. This speaker begs the question of what it would take to realize that human failures will destroy life. Without divulging any personal information, it is clear that this speaker is a person who is passionate and genuinely concerned about the human race.
In a calm and wise voice, the speaker insists that humanity is on the brink of extinction. Human failure is as old as time itself, nevertheless, the speaker strongly believes that people can do better. This person has a rather naïve but adamant conviction that human beings were created to be good. The injustice and immorality that have corrupted the world are a result of greed.
According to the speaker, we all have a responsibility to leave the earth in a much better state for generations to come. If we make it our responsibility to be upright and just, humanity has a chance.
