Beitler Mob Mentality

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After reading and viewing the mob mentality pieces, I can conclude that mob mentality was a key factor in people doing things that they would not normally do. As seen in Beitler’s photograph, there are two black, young, men being lynched by a white mob. This photograph also depicts the tattered and torn clothing of the two boys hanging; it also shows how casual, well dressed, and abundant the White people were (Beitler). Due to such a huge crowd, it was obvious that people were gathering to spectate. Everyone has a casual, nonchalant expression, and they almost pose for their picture to be taken. Based on this it is apparent that people were not ashamed of this murder they had just committed. Yet another source that supports my conclusion is

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