When viewers look at this image for the first time, the very …show more content…
The color blue is reflected in their clothing. This symbolizes truth and loyalty, the exact same feelings one would experience while being a member of a group. The background, which frames the picture, is green and is used to symbolize the feeling of harmony with nature and within the group itself. However, the green on the cigarette boxes is used to symbolize both the safety and freshness of the product. Additionally, the clothing and the cigarette boxes are white, indicating the innocence of both the activity and the cigarettes themselves. Oddly enough, the Surgeon General’s Warning in the lower left hand corner is also white, potentially indicating to the viewer the innocence of its