Symbolism In Ou Re Thirty By San De Brilo

Register to read the introduction… Day commences by positioning the reader to acknowledge the past history of tattoos, and the significance they held before their original meanings were lost. She states that there were a sign of “deviance” and “criminality”, words which are infused with rebellion, distaste, and shock. By this effect, she conveys that tattoos have been historically looked down upon over the course of history. Consequently, the reader may seek to view those with tattoos in a less positive light, as they are associated with iniquity and feudalistic values. Day continues by showcasing the historical stigma which tattoos have carried since ancient times, demonstrating that they have “almost always meant trouble” from “the Greeks, and then the Romans”. By elevating the historical aspect of tattoos, readers may feel a sense of newfound interest and hence may become increasingly attentive to Day’s contrast between the ancient significance of tattoos with its present, lacklustre symbolism. She describes such tattoos as signifying “ownership and brutality”, which connote a …show more content…
The words “fashion statement” insinuates that such tattoos are materialistic and transparent in meaning, upholding the notion that modern tattoos carry no purpose in today’s society, other than to impress others. The reader, as a result, may be invoked to feel annoyance and frustration at the ignorance of the general public, who are implied to be unaware of the previous meaning of tattoos. Moreover, Day compounds upon this pre-established notion of commodity by stating it is “fashion’s proprietary mark”. The word “proprietary” may position the reader to criticise the fashion industry, as it is suggested that the fashion industry has defiled body art out of economical greed. Day finds this “profoundly annoying”; the conviction in her statement, achieved through the use of brevity, may invite the reader to share similar sentiments, particularly “many other young man” who adorned the tattoo as a sign of rebellion. As tattoos were a demonstration of “defiance” and “rebellion”, Day feels a special connection with her tattoo, which seem to have defined her teenage years and feminism. Consequently, readers may be invited to reminisce upon their younger days as a youth, which may appear more nostalgic for the reader. The “boutiques” that Day had received her tattoo at conveys a sense of art and beauty, which may contrast with the relatively empty …show more content…
The last comment, posted by Kiwi (just assumed this because part of the thing was cut out), conveys an offended tone which may heighten feelings of guilt and self-condemnation in the reader. He states that “Ta Mako…is a sacred form of family and personal identifications”. The “sacred” conveys a sentiment of significance and tradition to the reader, who may be evoked to feel as if they are offending such a practise. Kiwi further perpetuates this ideal by deriding such “imitation” of Ta Mako as “disgraceful and immoral”. The brevity of such a statement may further arouse sentiments of blame in the reader. This serves to complement the visual image of Ta Mako. Highlighting its aesthetical beauty, as depicted by the relatively smooth shape of the tattoo, Day states that it is a “body art practise” which symbolises “status within the community”. Therefore, readers may be engendered to feel that less commodified and more traditional forms of tattoos hold a greater prestige and esteem when compared to modern tattoos, which have descended into a “sexy” ideal. Consequently, readers may perceive such “body art practises” as being culturally significant when compared to that of modern