Uncle Sam, aside from the American flag, is probably the most patriotic symbol in our country, brought out in the midst of war to inspire people to be passionate about joining and fighting in the war. The second version shows Sam looking pretty beat up and I would say regretting the decision to fight. This powerful image helps to demonstrate how war is brutal and can change people when they realize that brutality and harshness. The gaze position is initially for people on edge or simply people fighting in the war showing that America is strong when we fight together. Then it changes to people who perhaps haven't fought or don't understand war or are anti war as the second image clearly shows the negatives that arise from war.
Adolf Hitler was one of the most feared and terrible people to ever exist. He ruled with an iron fist and was the reason for millions of people to be murdered. But that was over 70 years ago, now even the "all powerful" Hitler is mocked because people have the attention span the size of a pea. The first picture shows the might and authority of Hitler, he strands proud and powerful with a crowd of hundreds at his back. The second image is a meme that ultimately mocks the German leader. This recontextualization shows how anyway, over time, loses power and can eventually mean nothing to common people. There are far to many people that don't understand, or care to understand the how truly evil and the significance that Hitler had in today's society. The gaze position is for young people, or people who just don't care about history
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