Sonny Liston Photo Analysis

The image chosen is selected from the Sonny Brown Collection, under the title of Buildings. The intended subjects for this photograph are, the Evansville Courier Company, Local History, Historic Buildings, and 20th Century Photography. This photo shows a fantastic view of the Courthouse with lightning striking directly above it. It gives me the impression of mystery and suspense, similar to the beginning scene of a movie; leaving me to think that a storm may come, or something more dramatic might happen.

The flag rising on Iwo Jima, a very popular, famous, and historic photo almost anyone can recognize at any given time. I think that this photo became so popular and considered historic because it has been a symbol of our military’s patriotism and valor America’s strength, honor, and brotherhood. A strength that cannot be shaken, honor that cannot be abjured, and a brotherhood that cannot be broken.

A picture of Emmett Till was shown all over the country which helped encourage people to start the Civil Right movement.

The most memorable and ionic moment during the battle of Iwo Jima was the raising of the American flag by five united states marines and one united states navy corpsman. This was captured through the lens of a photographer. This photo was insanely popular and headline all over America. The photo was more than a photo. It was a message to the American people. It gave the American people hope that we can and are winning the war. Gave them a reason to believe in the cause they were fighting for and that they needed the peoples help to fund the war. That everything wasn’t lost and our boys were truly fighting for something. This monumental photo lead to a film that would tell the tale of the men who raised the American flag on top of that mountain during Iwo Jima. This one photo helped save the war effort. This photo, gave hope and became a symbol for the Marine Corps, and the American people. Flags of our Fathers.

This is because these images bring awareness to issues of racism and ignite the urge in people to fight against these issues. When reading this article, I was reminded of Emmett Till and how his mother reacted to the cruel beating that his son was subjected to. After Emmett Till was brutally beaten, his body was swollen and his face was disfigured that he was only be identified by the initials on a ring on his finger. Although Emmett Till’s image was disfigured, his mother held an open casket for his funeral. Till’s mother wanted the world to see what his son was subjected to since his image was viewed by thousands of people. The photo was also photographed and published in newspapers and magazines. This is significant because it ignited a passion for the civil rights activists to fight against the racial injustices. This is why I think that showcasing the images of killings of black people is

Using the analogy “take a punch on the chin”, Murphy draws attention to the similarities between Adam Goodes and Muhammad Ali, how they were both fighters and held much respect from their fellows and well as their opponents. To further demonstrate the comparison between the two, Murphy utilizes the alliteration “hardest hits” to emphasize the strength and resilience of both Adam Goodes and Muhammad Ali and their unwavering belief in their heritage and culture and how they would always stand up against the emotional hits they would receive. Through this, Murphy is able to point out the similarities between Adam Goodes and a universally acknowledged fighting legend such as Muhammad Ali and get readers part of the booing crowd to view him as a

There are two reasons I chose this photograph depicting the momentous event of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. One reason is the March on Washington was considered as one of the most significant events in the history of our country. Held at the nation’s capital, it was the first televised march to have extensive coverage. Ever since I read about the march, I always desired to be a part of the movement, as it was pivotal to the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and would later provide momentum for the approval of the Voting Rights Act. Marching side by side with civil rights leaders and people

The arrangement of this photograph is not manipulated which makes its message stronger. Instead, the photograph was captured as the event was happening. This draws attention to the gravity of the impact of these protests. In the article, Preforming Civic Identity: The Iconic Photograph of the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima, there is an emphasis on the importance of this type of arrangement; the description the arrangement of the iconic Iwo Jima photograph is “there is no hint that anyone is preforming for the camera”. The authors go on the explain that the lack of acting in the photograph “the image can become a performance of war as a national event. By fusing a moment of military action with a sense of visual transparency, the photograph creates a truth effect; this is the image through which the meaning of war can be seen” (Robert Hariman, John Louis Lucaites 372). This concept can also explain the power of the ‘Flower Power’ image, and the message

The True Definition of Courage George Washington was one of the most courageous people known to American history, not because he was frightened, but because he decided to fight Britain in the Revolutionary War. He was outmanned, undersupplied, and faced death, but he continued to believe in the freedom of America. Similarly, the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee demonstrates how the true definition of courage is not the lack of fear but rather perseverance and morality while pressed by difficulties and possible consequences. Ms. Dubose, a morphine addict, successfully broke her addiction, ignoring the consequences of pain conveys this definition the most. It is also revealed in the movie Finding Nemo by Pixar Animations, a story about

One of the most famous photographs in history was taken by Joe Rosenthal at the Battle of Iwo Jima, during the Second World War. The American people on a whole embraced this photo and saw it as a firm success for the army, so the government knowing that the war needed lots of added funds decided to cease this opportunity and sent the survivors of the flag razing on a propaganda based bond drive for the army. Clint Eastwood in the way he directed the film showed just how different an image of war is compared to a real war. Clint Eastwood allowed the viewer to get an insight to all three survivors of the photo and this gave an insight to how the war on Iwo Jima and the image that gave them a entirely different course in the war. The

This was one symbol of the many things that a white man could have, and a black man could not. I believe that the blind folded boxing in this story shows the blind hatred of blacks at the time that this story took place. By blind hatred I think it means the stupidity of the people at the time could hate a person for the color of their skin. The boxers in the ring would swing at each other, not knowing who they were hitting or why, just that they had to fight. This was true in the white American society at the time because they didn't know the black people, they blindly sent blows of hatred without actually knowing each individual, but looked at the whole race as no good and as lesser beings simply for the color of their skin. Another important symbol in the story that I thought was important for the story was the money rug. These boys were given the opportunity to make money by taking it off of the rug; the only scam was that the coins were electrified. Every time that one of them got their hands on a piece of money, they would feel an electric shock. I believe that this showed the black peoples economic struggle. The black Americans could make lots of money, but they would have to suffer through pain and discrimination and by becoming a "puppet on a string" to the white people. Every time that a black person would get a chance

Muhammad Ali had an outstanding record of 56 wins, 5 loses, and had 37 knockouts even to some opponents treat people thought he would never beat like the big bear AKA Sunny Liston.

This photo is important especially within the context of the Black Lives Matter and Take a Knee movements that are occurring.

Rocks are the superior males and the pebbles are the weak females that have no power;, Rrocks can create mountains and hills, while pebbles can only be left with the dust and dirt, but one thing you did not know about pebbles is that they could skip in the river, rocks however are being eroded into pebbles and want change as the time pass. The pebbles are able to progress and be as strong and powerful as rocks as they skip along the river retaining a constant speed of strength to create a strong position for themselves. In the United States’ system of patriarchy, the rocks symbolize the “superior” men and the pebbles represent the women. Women are isolated from society and are shunned from power as the men grow with potential and authority.

Geoffrey Chaucer’s work The Canterbury Tales: The General Prologue gives not only a realistic portrayal of life during the fourteenth century but it also presents a critique of the Church. Chaucer creates characters, or portraits, that show the different personalities associated with the Church and religion. While some characters are truly pious, Chaucer uses many of these portraits to comment on the corruption and greed of the Catholic Church. A character who is an exemplum for this is The Pardoner. He is a Church Official who preaches the word of God yet does not follow the advice of his own sermons. During a period where Officials abused their power, Chaucer uses characters like The Pardoner to show his disgust at the hypocrisy of the Church.