Abandonment Ines Trevino. Why does this represent abandonment? The woman in the picture looks lonely. Her eyes are off to the side as if they are distracted.

Abandonment

Ines Trevino

Why does this represent abandonment?

• The woman in the picture looks lonely. Her eyes are off to the side as if they are distracted and thinking of a painful time. She is also looking out the window as if she’s looking for someone.

• The black and white of the picture makes it even more sad. This is usually used to represent a sad emotion.

• Her facial expression. Her mouth corners are pulled down and her eyes have a faraway look, this is usually used to represent abandonment.

Abandonment Quote

Why does this represent abandonment?

• The quote means that when you think of something that many people will call “just a fantasy,” it causes a very strong feeling of hope.

• When you start reasoning the idea you become to know that it might be difficult to achieve and that’s when you start to feel abandoned and it produces a “monster” inside you.

• This quote basically says that if you abandon a dream you will be haunted on for the rest of your life.

Song- When I Look At You1. This song talks about how when everything is

falling apart and when there is no one there to help you how you look at someone else for help.

2. The tune of the song starts of really sad and dry, then when the lyrics start you really understand the pain and sadness.

3. The lyrics talk about how she feels abandoned and needs someone to look after her.

Starry Night, Van Gogh

How does this painting represent abandonment?

• The colors are very dark, which usually represents a sad feeling.

• You can only see two people and it doesn’t seem like they are interacting.

• You can see the city lights and stars but the painting was made somewhere where there are no lights and there are almost no people, this gives you the feeling of abandonment.

Song- In My Veins1. The tune of this song is really slow and sad,

the second it starts it really brings your mood down.

2. If you really listen to the lyrics and understand them you can tell that it is about a guy that feels lost and lonely.

3. Every time I feel lonely and lost listen to this song because I feel like it understands me.

Abandoned House

Why does this image represent abandonment?

• You see an abandoned house with no one in it and no one surrounding it. But someone used to live there long ago.

• The person who probably took this picture felt a shock of abandonment because someone left the house just like that without selling it or giving a second thought.

• The fact that this is black and white makes the picture a lot sadder and gives everyone the shock of abandonment.

Sources

• Andrew Belle “In My Veins.” In My Veins (feat. Erin McCarley) – Single. Indie Record Label. n.d. 2011, CD

• Miley Cyrus. When I Look At You. John Shanks. The Time of Our Lives. . Hollywood Records. 2011

• Tracy, Natasha. “Fear of Abandonment Due to Mental Illness.” Healthy Place. N.p., 19 Jul 2012. Web. 27 Jan 2014

• Goya, Francisco. “Quotable Quote.” GoodReads. N.p.. Web. 27 Jan 2014.

• Van Gogh, Starry Nights• Alter, Tony. Flickr. N.p., 22 Jul 2012. Web. 27 Jan 2014