Christ In Youth Advertisement Analysis

The Boy He grew up in a home full of abuse and neglect. His father left him when he was only eleven years old. Today the boy is fifteen and struggles with depression, self-abuse, anger, and violent behavior. The boy feels unwanted and worthless. Is it his fault he does not know he was made for good? There are many stories just like this boy, who grow up in homes full of physical abuse, drug abuse, and neglect. In a Christ in Youth advertisement in Relevant Newspaper, a picture of a boy is portrayed with the words: “MADE FOR GOOD” written over his face, to raise the awareness that youth need to be told that they were made on purpose, and there is a better way of life than the circumstances that may surround them. The advertisement shows a young boy’s face, and he appears to be observing something that the viewer cannot see. The expression on the boy’s face shows that of confusion and dissatisfaction. The entire ad has a light blue contrast. Over the image of the boy are printed the words “MADE FOR GOOD” in white, bold letters. Some of the …show more content…
A study done by Permanente Adverse Child Experiences shows, that about twenty-eight percent of kids in the U.S. experience some form of physical abuse, twenty percent experience sexual abuse, and ten percent experience emotional abuse. Understanding the need of youth in today’s society also begins to evoke emotions in the viewer, especially in the light of these startling statistics. The image helps to draw sympathy from the viewer for the boy and his present situations and circumstances. This emotional draw is also reiterated with the text “MADE FOR GOOD” which covers the boy’s face, but he is completely unaware of it. This speaks to the idea that many youth today are not told that they are good and beautiful creations of