Young Life

- Make 3 claims about the painting.
1. CLAIM: The boy aspires to be like the young man. FACT: The boy is standing in a similar position as the young man.
2. CLAIM: The painter wanted to show that many families are dependent on the man. FACT: The man is standing proudly with the woman leaning on him.
3. CLAIM: The man shot the dear. FACT: There's a dead dear on top of the truck, and the man is holding a gun.

FORMAL, ACADEMIC TONE PARAGRAPH:
     In "Young Life" the little boy aspires to be like the young man. The boy stands apart from the man and the woman in an independent manner, showing that he wants to be strong and on his own. Also, the boy is holding a sturdy stick, similar to how the man is holding a gun. This shows that the boy things that in order to appear strong, he needs a manly prop. Lastly, the position the little boy is standing in resembles that of a defensive, strict man. Since the boy wants to be a man, it makes sense that he would take the form and appearance of one.