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Jorge Gutierrez

Dr. Cynthia Aradillas

ENGL 1301-203

27 February 2023

One in the Same

Is there a way that a child can be truly happy without their parent/legal guardian? On a

personal level, it is nearly impossible for a child to be truly happy without living alongside their

parents. The image of choice sends a deep and meaningful message for three particular reasons.

Therefore, the use of the U.S. flag in color says that they are superior, the child in the image

looking older meaning they mature a lot faster, and the way the stripes on the U.S. flag are being

used as bars means they are being detained from their freedom.

The image spreads a powerful message from the start by the separation of colors. From

what can be seen, it is quite peculiar that the national flag is in very bright and natural colors.

However, the background and the child are drawn with very dull colors making the reader feel as

though they are being left out. The color waves make amends with the average American citizen

because they are not being separated from their families. For instance, an artist will only ever use

gray and black when something is either excluded or feeling some type of depression. On a usual

note, the use of bright red colors on the flag makes the reader feel they are reigning