Visual arguments are often the most effective at creating empathy, because even though a written argument can be stirring and inspirational, it can never replace a picture’s ability to expose the details of the situation. Words can never quite describe what a refugee’s face looks like after they’ve lost their home.
The bombing of the US embassy in Kenya was horrific; it was one of immense tragedy and the above pictures are able to convey this sentiment because of their honesty. The first picture shows a woman helping injured Kenyan citizens to an ambulance. The background is panic-stricken and slightly hazy from the rubble. The woman looks haggard, with her hair messed up and her clothes covered in dust, but on her face is a look of quiet determination and conviction, as if to reassure the citizens that they will get the help they need. This picture is truly a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
The bombing of the US embassy in Kenya was horrific; it was one of immense tragedy and the above pictures are able to convey this sentiment because of their honesty. The first picture shows a woman helping injured Kenyan citizens to an ambulance. The background is panic-stricken and slightly hazy from the rubble. The woman looks haggard, with her hair messed up and her clothes covered in dust, but on her face is a look of quiet determination and conviction, as if to reassure the citizens that they will get the help they need. This picture is truly a testament to the strength of the human spirit.
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I have to say what a remarkable picture, and I loved your take on the torment and emotion that we are all viewing. It is a testament to the human spirit, and should be a reminder though we all may be very different on the outside, we all bleed and we all suffer in one way or another when misfortune strikes.
Each background and culture experiences tragedy in its own right, and none are less important than the others. This picture is a vivid reminder that we are all vulnerable at some point in our lives. We will all have to ask for help, and we should in turn all be ready to lend a hand when asked. Great post!
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