In Sudan, there was a genocide of more than 300,000 people in Darfur from 2003 to 2010. There has been several attempts to inform others through different types of media, but information is still not widespread. Majority of the United States was uninformed about this occurrence. The people of Darfur were being killed for the resources such as oil that was in their land. The types of media used to express the genocide of Darfur had differential advantages and disadvantages.
The poem, “Tears of Darfur,” by Mahnaz Badihian, shows the broken country in a depressing state. It was written to inform the reader about this act, also wanting them to stop this. This poem includes many poetic elements such as metaphors to depict what Darfur had to …show more content…
A photograph was taken of two children who lived in Darfur during the time of the genocide. The children are wearing hardly any clothes, looking desperate in the unpleasant environment. The picture includes a representation of the suffering of the Darfur. However, the viewer cannot gather much information from the photo. Pictures may be helpful in other types of media but not to specifically communicate information with the outside world.
Finally, the last type of media used to express the genocide was a video. The film accurately showed what was happening during the time of the disaster. Victims were interviewed and spoke of their past. The video combines all of the other forms of media to make one product that has a clear message. There are many facts, also with a great amount of emotional impact to the audience. The video is a great way of spreading news about the Darfur genocide.
The video most effectively achieved its purpose in expressing the genocide of Darfur in Sudan. The video combines all of the advantages of the other forms of media presented in one product. The video has many facts, visual evidences, and musical elements that makes one want to know more about the topic. Videos clearly should be used rather than poems and songs, in order for the news to be spread much faster. The video is the best type of media to be used for representing the genocide of
The poem, “Tears of Darfur,” by Mahnaz Badihian, shows the broken country in a depressing state. It was written to inform the reader about this act, also wanting them to stop this. This poem includes many poetic elements such as metaphors to depict what Darfur had to …show more content…
A photograph was taken of two children who lived in Darfur during the time of the genocide. The children are wearing hardly any clothes, looking desperate in the unpleasant environment. The picture includes a representation of the suffering of the Darfur. However, the viewer cannot gather much information from the photo. Pictures may be helpful in other types of media but not to specifically communicate information with the outside world.
Finally, the last type of media used to express the genocide was a video. The film accurately showed what was happening during the time of the disaster. Victims were interviewed and spoke of their past. The video combines all of the other forms of media to make one product that has a clear message. There are many facts, also with a great amount of emotional impact to the audience. The video is a great way of spreading news about the Darfur genocide.
The video most effectively achieved its purpose in expressing the genocide of Darfur in Sudan. The video combines all of the advantages of the other forms of media presented in one product. The video has many facts, visual evidences, and musical elements that makes one want to know more about the topic. Videos clearly should be used rather than poems and songs, in order for the news to be spread much faster. The video is the best type of media to be used for representing the genocide of