The Refugee Agency In Syria

Imagine your childhood. If it is anything like millions of Americans you had a decent life. There was always a roof over your head and you had at least one parent that cared for you. Your biggest worry in life might have been leaving your parents on the first day of school as you were boarding the bus, or if the boogie monster was actually a real creature that lurked in the night. Now imagine yourself in Syria, South Sudan, Nigeria, or Mali where children are “recruited” to be slave soldiers or fleeing their country looking for peace. Imagine you are a young child that has never attended school, you have not seen your family since you left, and you most likely will never see them again. Imagine being seven years old and seeing more conflict …show more content…
The way the photo is laid out implies that the two children are evacuees because of the dirt all over them, and the sign in the background reads “UN Refugee Agency.” In Syria there has been a great deal of conflict, and many children are being exposed to world issues that no child should ever experience. The two children are refugees from Syria, and they are portrayed as though they have just arrived at the camp. Their faces look tired and sad. Although you cannot see the little girls face, the way her hands are placed on her cheeks shows little enthusiasm soliciting an emotional response from the viewer that makes the photo more powerful. The photo wants to call viewers to action to help the lives of children that are living in the conflict zone. The lives of these children and others like them will forever be impacted from what they have experienced. Their childhood has been taken from them and the refugee camp is supposed to be a safe place that will eventually improve their lives. This photo is a reflection of the lives of children in these camps and ethos connects how the image calls for action of renewing refugee camps and by doing so will better a child’s …show more content…
The second image is of a little girl that is heading off to school for the day. The contrast between these children’s lives is very evident in the way of the color schemes. The lighting of the children in the refugee camp are all a little darker, the use of this contrast is a use of pathos that makes the viewer feel a sense of compassion. Even the two children’s eyes look heavy giving the viewer a feeling of heartbreak. In contrast, the little girl boarding the school bus gives the viewer an opposite feeling because the colors are very bright and makes for an exciting experience. Because of pathos, most people viewing this photo have an easier time connecting to the girl boarding the school bus. The fearful anticipation is evident through the tilt in her eyes, but so is the excitement of something new, something different. The little girl is put together; her new backpack, new outfit, and her hair are all perfectly fashioned to suit her new experience. The children in the refugee camp reflect the same thing. Their clothes are a mess, their hair is not washed, the perfect look for their new situation. They are not excited because instead of excitement over what is to come they have unanswered questions. The fear is evident in both photos, but one of them seems harder to bear. The photos are both taken to draw a