The logos of the picture of RFK's funeral train helps the reader understand the kind of impact RFK had on his followers. The sheer number of people in the photograph informs the audience about how big Kennedy's following was. People waited along the the train's route from New York to D.C. It is logical to assume that if there was this many people at one station many more people lined the route throughout the nation. It is important to note that the photographer did not take pictures of the actual event of the train passing. Instead he/she thought the crowd would represent the event better. The logical appeal in the photograph is pretty straight forward. The large crowd proves to the audience how many people cherished Robert Kennedy by gathering to watch his body on a train pass.
Emily Camardo
I'm not sure if you can deduce this from the picture, but why do you think the photographer chose to include the policemen in the picture?
ReplyDeleteThe policemen are probably present just as a formality. But their relaxed demeanor may be important. It's possible they realize law enforcement is not necessary, and they simply become a part of the crowd.
ReplyDeleteI really love this photograph and think it's rich with material to discuss. I agree with you that the logical impacts of this photo are pretty straight forward. I can't help but see this group all gathered together looking at the same subject as similar to a crowd present at a concert or a similar event. The difference, however, can be seen in there faces. Instead of screaming, cheering fans, here we have solemn, weeping followers.
ReplyDelete-Corey Ferrick