The Sons of Liberty

     I think that in this painting, the Sons of Liberty are portrayed as courageous heroes. There are only two of them facing a whole army of redcoats. This makes them look very bold; like they are going up against incredible odds for the sake of protecting liberty. Also, their physiques are like that of comic book heroes. Also, they seem to have a halo of light surrounding them. But they also have a mysterious, almost criminal, air about them. Their masked faces and glowing eyes give this effect. The British don't seem to be portrayed all that nicely in this painting. They look like a fierce and violent angry mob, whith their bayonets pointed at the Sons of Liberty. It seems like the artist is somewhat for the Sons of Liberty (how they courageously stand in front of the British army), but not exactly for them either (how they look insanely creepy.)He seems like he's not really for the British either (how they look like a savage mob.) I think the artist just doesn't approve of the fighting between the redcoats and Sons of Liberty and their huge rivalry, and that's why this painting doesn't exactly make either of the two sides all that attractive.
    I like how the painting makes the Sons of Liberty look like they are courageosly going up against ridiculous odds (which they did.) It truthfully portrays how outnumbered the Patriots were. But I don't like this painting because, frankly, it kind of scares me. The Sons of Liberty's glowing eyes kind of creep me out; they make the Sons of Liberty look sinister. Also, the gloomy background and the sharpness of the bayonets don't make the picture look very pleasant.
     I'm not really sure if I would join the Sons of Liberty if I got the chance. I bet I would agree with their ideals, because my opinion usually ends up being the exact opposite of the public's opinion. But I'm not sure if I would go as far as joining the Sons of Liberty. I have a rebellious attitude towards things, but don't really show it because I don't want people to have a bad opinion of me. Plus, if I got caught, I don't thing getting hanged would be all the pleasant.