Good Example Of The Word Picture

The Word Picture

The Theme (machismo) in Simply Maria ponders over masculine power that leads to aggressiveness and authoritative style of males in the society. The presented illustration, can be well comprehended in reference to this theme with the content of simply Maria (scene 12). The image of the girl standing in the picture is of a female with the Mexican look. She’s holding a degree in her hand and dressed in college attire. A male (seemingly), her father is proudly looking at her. In the background America’s flag is illustrated in an obvious manner. The text of the image states, ‘I’m proud. My husband controls my uterus, he knows what God wants for our family.’ Together, the comprehension of the attributes and value as depicted in simply Maria, is the exact reflection of the image. The determination of the girl standing with enthusiasm and austerity is the obvious reflection of the character of Maria (scene 12). Degree in her hand and firmness of her gesture comprehends that she is ready to take her challenges on her own. However, in the content, the image of her father and his endeavors is in contrast to her bloods. Her father’s relation with her mother is very controlling and authoritative. The relationship is based on pure physical desires, the other sad truth is the fact that his physical desires does not approach his wife only, but also carry illegitimate affairs as the ugly reality. He accepts the same to his wife. Together, the scenario cultivates an impression on Maria that all husband control their wives, physically, emotionally and psychologically. Moreover, in response to this attitude, the wives are bound to remain sincere with their husbands, no matter what their husbands do, no matter how disgusted wives feel. A husband is a beholder of God’s permission to tackle their physical and emotional desires of the female, the way he likes. In the presented image, the exact situation of Maria is induced in a visual image and the same determination of conduct depicted in the scene is illustrated in the image that display her determination to follow her sight, which allows her to take her decision on grounds of her learning retrieved from her experience, education, background and all her observations. It is the same that allows her to fight for her rights.

Reference:

Simply Maria or The American Dream(43-44)