Looking through the websites of the Oklahma City Memorial, I got a feeling of sadness. Although I am not actully there, just seeing what the memorial consists of and reading the symbolism behind each element that is there, makes me think of all those innocent lives that were taken abruptly. The way the memorial was designed, in my opinion, was a great set up. It brings out all sorts of emotions, from sadness and sorrow to strength and peace. The way each elment represents something couldn't have been done in a better way. For instance, two of these elements that really stood out in my eyes were the Reflecting Pool and The Survivor Tree.
Reflecting Pool: The Reflecting Pool stood out to me quite a bit because, aside from being in the center of the whole memorial, it brings emotions of peace and serenity. Water is usually used to help soothe and bring a sense of calmness to people. So, by placing this at the center of it all, it helps bring that peace after such a horrible incident.
The Survivor Tree: This tree had to to be my favorite element. After such a tragic event, it still stands to this day, which is a remarkable thing. Although just about everything that was in the way of the violence got destroyed, this tree withstood such a powerful force. One other thing is that this tree happens to be an American Elk. When I read what type of tree it was, it brought a smile upon my face. Although America may go through hard times, at the end we come together to stand tall and show how much strength we have.
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I love the tree, too. There's something about reclaiming something from the wreckage and using something from nature to represent endurance and life.
ReplyDeleteThis memorial makes me really sad, too, but I think it is also really well done. I have a friend from Oklahoma and even though she didn't known anyone actually killed in the attacks, she feels really strongly about what happened and still cries when she talks about it. It was such a horrible thing.
Jen