Blog #7: Rhetorically Analyzed Image

This presented image portrays what many would suggest, a seductive gift. The dark haired, young female tied up with a bright rose ribbon clearly states she is offering herself to a partner or rather expecting the same gift in return from that special someone. While this gift may either be sexual or non-sexual, the look in her eyes suggests she is quite determined to receive such a present.

Perhaps this image is taken around the month of Valentines Day and the pink bow is there to represent the action of love, sex, and marriage. The bow clearly is the most significant object in the image, as it draws the attention away from the young female. The pink color of the bow is further enhanced by the color of her pink shirt. The use of long black dark hair, shadows, vibrant make-up and radiant blue eyes, creates a representation far greater than a simple bow wrapped around the mouth. The image could have very well been sent via email or text messaging, which most definitely laid a larger impact on the receiver on the other end.

Through the use of this image, the photographer primarily focuses on the male audience. This image may draw many thoughts to males regarding their girlfriend, especially around the month of Valentines Day. Somewhat an awakening theme to males, the picture allows men to determine whether their love is sufficient or consequently lacking.

With the use of colors, symbols, and objects, this image does a wonderful job manifesting the theme of love and partnership. While the photographer represents such an image distinctively, the seductive aspect of it all may certainly be a negative image for young teenagers to view and obtain. Even though the argument may be that this image is not sexual, it reinforces the idea that relationships involve giving and taking between two people.

The link I chose to include for this image is a picture of a couple sharing a drink. The idea that they are both sharing a drink with two different straws represents something similar to the theme of the image I analyzed. Two people must put in equal amounts to obtain a functional relationship.
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