In this picture of a wall street protester outside City Hall, the first thing that catches the eye is the burst of color that is the US flag, a symbol of nationalism and unity, contrasting with the message that the lone figure sends of disunity, especially as you can see the people busily walking in the background. There is a sense that the lone figure is very far separated from those people, no matter the small amount of feet between them. Additionally, the fact that the figure is 'faceless' makes it so that the figure could represent anyone, or anything, and thus draws sympathy from the viewer. Overall, the picture serves to make the viewer identify with the lone figure, rather than the distant, unfriendly figures in the background.
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