The image I selected as a vivid example of visual rhetoric is of a baby covered in logos of famous franchises. This image serves as a symbol of the power of consumerism in the modern world. Life in the United States revolves around consumerism. Companies are constantly competing against each other for the most business, which in turn will make the most money. In turn, consumers constantly desire the newest and most popular products on the market. I believe that the image above is sending a message that our lives revolve around the world of consumerism ever since birth. We are automatically born into a world that is constantly thriving and we must learn to keep up with the latest trends. Personally, I favor the simple ways of life that our grandparents lived throughout their youth. I don't believe that people should let consumerism define them and run their lives. What is your perception of the modern world in regard with its' strong connection to consumerism? I don't strive to keep up with the latest trends. My parents always instilled in me that it is not money or fame that define success, and that we should be focused on more intellectual aspects of life.
