10 Pictures Talk a Lot

Here are 10 youth culture related photos I've decided to interpret, and that are relatable to the various texts we've read in our english class.

The American Boy
Photographer: Giorgio Codazzi

This young man represents what Theodore Roosevelt would have defined about western masculinity in his excerpt from ''The American Boy''; good-looking, healthy and smart.

Inspiration from Patti Smith by Balenciaga Campaign 2012

This fashion brand tries to represent Patti Smith in her coming-of-age process during her youth. With a messy room and not too feminine appearance, we see the side of an artist that doesn't conform to social norms in the 1960s.

Hanging Polaroids

This can be a moment in Just Kids by Patti Smith when Robert takes pictures with his Polaroid camera and hangs them somewhere in his room. It shows the importance of every single picture that Robert takes; all of them represent practice and memories.

Daughter and Father by xXSalena-CrosseXx

This daughter and father relationship can be seen through the novel Lullabies For Little Criminals. This picture can be seen this way: Baby needs Jules in her life, and he leads the way to an unknown future.

Shopping at A & P

This cartoon reveals pretty accurately the main scene from Updike's ''A&P''. The younger generation expresses their view and doesn't conform to social norms. (Can this also be a scene of capitalism versus communism?)

Death and the Maiden by Adolf Hering

Related to "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been", the young woman in the picture is embraced by Death; Connie seems to be dying emotionally because her sexual desire, represented by Arnold Friend, is dominating over her. 

Bob Dylan singing It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

This song is mentioned in Joyce Carol Oates' short story. Patti Smith also mentions the importance of Bob Dylan in her life. This singer clearly represents the youth culture of the 1960s; his songs are a way for youth to run away from social conformity.

Generation Gap

The old man stares at the young guy, who looks so different to him. We can relate this to the generation gap in Just Kids and A & P; youth culture just seems to be so different and so far from the norms of the older generation.

Love relationships 

This represents the relationship between Robert and Patti. Although Robert always has a partner, he still can't leave Patti. The way the man and the woman hold each other in the picture demonstrates how bonded Rober and Patti are. 

Music is part of you

This image can be associated with Patti Smith's artistic side; she was born to be an artist because it was always a part of her. Music is just right at the tip of her fingers.