SOAPstone: South Carolina

Subject: In this photo, the side of a what looks like a main road is apparent w trees and tall grass in the background of the picture. A sign on the side of the road states "Brengrille Inn: Cabins for Colored." Next to the sign is a one of the cabins the sign is referring to. However, this cabin appears to have been neglected for half a century. Diminutive and in harsh condition, with advertisements on the front, these homes are still set aside for the colored population. There are holes in the door and the roof isn't installed securely appearing to cave in soon. Large weeds and grass surround the cabin giving the appearance that this cabin's yard has never been cared for.

Occasion: This picture must have been taken during the Civil War in the south when segregation still occurred. As the sign states, "Cabins for Colored," this photo demonstrates an example of just how the two races were completely separated. The cabin in this picture also portrays the life style of the blacks. Colored people were given the bare minimum, as shown here; just a roof and walls and not much else.

Audience: The audience for this picture is most likely people of age 75 and younger who didn't live before and/or during the Civil War. This photograph is probably targeted for both the white and black race who are trying to get a "taste" of their past. Students would be targeted to learn and experience the segregation as parents would be marked to see the lives of their parents and ancestors (if colored).

Purpose: This photograph's intentions are definitely to inform and describe the colored race's lives and even possibly in comparison to the white race. With the sign designated for coloreds only demonstrates exactly and on what terms the two races were separated. In this case, in living space. It also displays, again, the condition of the coloreds life styles. With an old, neglected cabin on the side of the road, from this picture you can see just how they were mistreated.

Speaker: The photographer must be a person studying the time of the Civil War or teaching it. They could also be a Caucasian that feels sympathy for the colored race and wants documentation so history doesn't repeat itself. This photographer may also be a person fighting for the rights of colored people by taking photos of their harsh living conditions.

Tone: Actually, this photo, in my opinion has more of a softer, suddle tone. No violence is apparent just racial statements by the sign and condition of the cabin. I can see how a white photographer took this picture just to state that the white race is guilty; that this is not right. This photo was possibly taken after the war and segregation and now the caucasians are basically admitting that they are guilty and that they really did treat the black race in this way. This photo could also be a treaty of the photographer saying that "Yes, this is the end. We know what we have done wrong and it won't happen again. Ever." Promoting peace and admitting they (the white race) are guilty, this photo most definitely has a quieter, honest tone to it.