Tuesday, February 6, 2007


In the 1950’s Robert Frank documented his journey around the United States, creating a photo essay called The Americans. This picture is of a military draft office. It depicts a typical workplace. There are two desks, a file cabinet, and an American flag. However, nearly in the middle of the photograph is a pair of feet resting on the desk. Evidently, a man is reclining, obviously not doing his work. Expanding on the idea of a man skimping on his duties and responsibilities, I added a small television set on the next desk, will a war scene on the screen. This is a commentary on many Americans’ as well as war officials’ lackadaisical reactions to the war. Furthermore, this picture also describes many modern American workers. So many people take advantage of the opportunities that America has to offer. Not many people know what a good work ethic is. They rely on other people to do everything for them while still expecting to become successful themselves.

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