Propaganda

A few class periods ago, we were supposed to choose a picture off of the Wikipedia page and rhetorically analyze it. This is the picture I chose. This picture came out during the time of World War 2. Most men were being drafted into the army, so factories needed to fill their spots to keep making war supplies. This poster was to encourage women to help the war effort by working in these factories. The phrase we can do it is very encouraging. It makes women want to prove that yes that can do it. Also the girl is flexing her muscles. I think this is included because she is showing that she is more than just a simple homemaker. She has muscle and can do hard things just like men can. Additionally the colors used are patriotic, which makes the reader feel a pride for their country, which makes them more willing to join the effort. I think that the simple phrase is really effective in bold white letters that pop out at you when you first look at it. Also this poster catches your eye because the background is yellow which catches the human eye. When I look at this poster I feel empowered as a woman and I think that women during that time also felt that empowerment, so I believe this poster was successful in achieving its goal.