- Thu Aug 22, 2024 10:58 am
#108501
Hi va,
The primary Viewpoint is the author's. We also get a bit of Frida Kahlo's views, Marxism, and Mexican nationalism/indigenista views.
The Structure:
The first paragraph introduces Frida Kahlo and contrasts how her paintings have often been studied (by psychoanalysis) with how another approach (which focuses on the political/cultural aspects of her works) has been less studied. The paragraph ends by describing Kahlo strong political/cultural activism, thus setting up the primary topic of the passage.
The second paragraph discusses the influence that Marxism and Mexican nationalism/indigenista views had on Kahlo's works. It then describes Mexicanidad, the specific form on nationalism that Kaylo followed/used in her works.
The third paragraph discusses Kahlo's use of Aztec symbols and how these relate to her political/cultural views. It then gives a specific example of these symbols in one of her paintings.
The fourth paragraph expands on Kahlo's use of Aztec images to express/convey her political and cultural views. It ends by stating how some view her as a mythic figure of Mexican nationalism due to this approach.
The tone is neutral to slightly positive toward Kahlo. While the author doesn't overtly/lavishly praise Kahlo in the passage, the context does suggest that the author does respect her use of these symbols in achieving Kahlo's goals. (As is typical of diversity themed passages, there certainly isn't anything negative mentioned toward Kahlo.)
The primary Argument is that Friday Kahlo used Aztec symbols to express her advocacy of indigenous Mexican culture and her political views. This is also essentially the Main Point.
