Tragedy
When interpreting this photograph it is obvious that the photographer is against the war in Iraq. The way in which Hiensler took this photograph allows the viewer to recognize many different symbols within. First of all, when he took the picture, he made sure that he captured the mourning and sorrow of family members as well as a coffin and American flag. When broken down into parts, a viewer can clearly determine that this is the funeral of a fallen soldier. Next, we look at how the photo was taken and at which angles. Not only did Heinsler capture these important images, but he did it in a way that symbolizes what the war is truely doing, and what America really is in his mind. He made sure to get under the flag while capturing this photo, all while getting the crying family members in the background. I believe he did this so it seems as if America, sybolized by the flag, is over powering its citizens to the point where it is not in our control anymore. American soldiers are dying everyday, but this photo shows that it is America's fault, or the government.
If I was going to write an arguementative essay on this photograph, I would argue against the war in Iraq. It is apparent that the photographer is making a case against the war, and there are many different things inside the photo that would allow me to go on with his arguement. For example, an easy place to start would be the mourning family members in the background. From there, I could go on about the American flag over compassing the entire picture and what that symbolizes.
My caption that I would put underneath this photograph would be "Are Still For It?" I think I picked these words because not only does it touch on a sensitive subject and may make the viewer feel guilty, but it also makes the veiwer think about his/her stance on this particular situation. My arguement would be against the war.
When interpreting this photograph it is obvious that the photographer is against the war in Iraq. The way in which Hiensler took this photograph allows the viewer to recognize many different symbols within. First of all, when he took the picture, he made sure that he captured the mourning and sorrow of family members as well as a coffin and American flag. When broken down into parts, a viewer can clearly determine that this is the funeral of a fallen soldier. Next, we look at how the photo was taken and at which angles. Not only did Heinsler capture these important images, but he did it in a way that symbolizes what the war is truely doing, and what America really is in his mind. He made sure to get under the flag while capturing this photo, all while getting the crying family members in the background. I believe he did this so it seems as if America, sybolized by the flag, is over powering its citizens to the point where it is not in our control anymore. American soldiers are dying everyday, but this photo shows that it is America's fault, or the government.
If I was going to write an arguementative essay on this photograph, I would argue against the war in Iraq. It is apparent that the photographer is making a case against the war, and there are many different things inside the photo that would allow me to go on with his arguement. For example, an easy place to start would be the mourning family members in the background. From there, I could go on about the American flag over compassing the entire picture and what that symbolizes.
My caption that I would put underneath this photograph would be "Are Still For It?" I think I picked these words because not only does it touch on a sensitive subject and may make the viewer feel guilty, but it also makes the veiwer think about his/her stance on this particular situation. My arguement would be against the war.
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