REPLY to Mr. Givens Blog:
A: In the picture they have a light shining behind them. I think it means the Sons of Liberty are the hope of the American colonists; a light to lead their way. There is an air of superiority about them, the way they hold themselves and the way they tower over the British. They also seem mysterious, the way their faces are darkened and you can't make out who they are. All in all, this picture portrays them as independent, strong, and rebellious.
As an aside, I noticed how one of the Sons of Liberty is facing the viewer, making his two eyes visible. The other one, has his face turned to the side making only one eye visible. I'm not sure if the artist was sending out a hidden message, but I think the message is "one if by land, two if by sea."
Q: How are the British portrayed?
A: I think the British are portrayed as weak and small compared to the Sons of Liberty. They all seem so small and they all have to band together in order to face only two Sons of Liberty. All of them are hiding behind their weapons making them seem cowardly.
Q: Do you think the artist is against or for the Sons of Liberty?
A: I think the artist is for the Sons of Liberty because they're portrayed in a good way. A way that makes people look up to them. I think the artist looks up to them too.
Q: What do you like about the picture?
A: I like the whole picture a lot. What I particularly like is the way the artist drew the picture to convey a rebellious nature of the protagonists. I like the way the picture shows the Sons of Liberty standing strong; even against a whole army of British. The picture is like a message to the British; "You can do anything to us, and still we will stand strong for what we believe."
Q: What do you not like about the picture?
A: There is nothing I dislike about the picture, except that the picture's resolution isn't too good.
Q: Do you think you would have joined the Sons of Liberty or not? Why?
A: I would have joined the Sons of Liberty if they let me, -since I'm a girl- because I believe in fighting for Independence and protecting our natural rights. Even though sometimes I don't agree with their methods, such as tar and feathering, I still would want to be a part of them.
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