The Homeless Patriot
American citizens pledge to their flag, display their flag, and honor their flag, but an astonishing image demonstrates the use of the Star Spangled Banner as a way to keep warm overnight. Spencer Platt, an award- winning American photojournalist, captured a compelling moment in a Brooklyn borough of New York on September 10, 2013. Platt laid eyes upon a homeless man sleeping on a dirt-and-germ-filled park bench, clinging to what little belongings he still had, while shielding his own eyes from the light of day using a frilly, yellowish soiled cloth. Click. Without a pause, the photojournalist snapped a picture of the homeless man, in what essentially was his bed, with an american flag draped over his motionless body as a blanket. Although the photo has various interpretations, Platt successfully reveals the beauty in his masterpiece, as the homeless man embraces the patriotic mindset in which the United States of America was built upon. …show more content…
While using the flag as a symbol of political expression and pride, American citizens have become accustomed to the formalities associated with it. Spencer Platt, as an American patriot at heart, reminds American citizens of their Great Nation’s history and attempts to reinforce a sense of patriotism within his audience. The image exhibits a sense of commitment between a man and his homeland, a soldier and his commitment to protect, as well as a sense of appreciation to be apart of a country that represents the beauty of democracy. The Pledge of Allegiance has developed into a habitual practice these days, and people do not even attempt to comprehend the words or meaning in the pledge. Spencer Platt created a model to represent the responsibilities citizens have to try their best in order to better their country, as well as cherish their
American citizens pledge to their flag, display their flag, and honor their flag, but an astonishing image demonstrates the use of the Star Spangled Banner as a way to keep warm overnight. Spencer Platt, an award- winning American photojournalist, captured a compelling moment in a Brooklyn borough of New York on September 10, 2013. Platt laid eyes upon a homeless man sleeping on a dirt-and-germ-filled park bench, clinging to what little belongings he still had, while shielding his own eyes from the light of day using a frilly, yellowish soiled cloth. Click. Without a pause, the photojournalist snapped a picture of the homeless man, in what essentially was his bed, with an american flag draped over his motionless body as a blanket. Although the photo has various interpretations, Platt successfully reveals the beauty in his masterpiece, as the homeless man embraces the patriotic mindset in which the United States of America was built upon. …show more content…
While using the flag as a symbol of political expression and pride, American citizens have become accustomed to the formalities associated with it. Spencer Platt, as an American patriot at heart, reminds American citizens of their Great Nation’s history and attempts to reinforce a sense of patriotism within his audience. The image exhibits a sense of commitment between a man and his homeland, a soldier and his commitment to protect, as well as a sense of appreciation to be apart of a country that represents the beauty of democracy. The Pledge of Allegiance has developed into a habitual practice these days, and people do not even attempt to comprehend the words or meaning in the pledge. Spencer Platt created a model to represent the responsibilities citizens have to try their best in order to better their country, as well as cherish their