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3-2 Journal: Uncovering Intentional and Unintentional Messaging in a Media Artifact
COM 130
Nicole Mathews
Abby Cole
January 28, 2024
SNHU
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The message that I perceived to be in this artifact is unbreakable love or strength. The reason for my perception of this message is that padlocks are seen as “tokens of affection and passion” (Bernstein, 2020). Traditionally attaching padlocks to bridges, fences, and gates as a symbol of love and devotion is known as love locks. “The significance of the act of attaching a love lock can vary from person to person, but it generally symbolizes the strength, unbreakable bond, and the promise of eternal love between two people” (2023). The factors that have influenced the message of this artifact date back to World War 1 when the tradition of love padlocks can be traced back to a Serbian couple named Nada (woman) and Relja (man), the couple pledged their love to each other on a bridge before Relja went to fight in World War I. When he returned, he found a new love and married her leaving Nada heartbroken. This story has inspired couples to etch their names and initials onto locks attach them to the bridge, and throw the key into the water, symbolizing their commitment to each other. The practice has since spread around the world, with couples attaching locks to bridges, and fences, particularly in cities like Paris, Rome,
and New York (Bing, 2024). When considering what changes could be made to improve the intended message of this artifact, I would consider showing more of the surrounding environment to the audience so that they could have a wider perception of where and who the lock is placed which may help to provide the audience with an idea as to what the lock on the fence represents.
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References
Bernstein, B. (n.d.). It’s A Lock When It Comes To Modern Padlock Designs. Forbes. Retrieved January 29, 2024, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/bethbernstein/2020/09/17/its-a-
lock-when-it-comes-to-modern-padlock-designs/?sh=303bd7f07f8d
Labors of Love: The Hidden Burdens of a Romantic “Love Padlock” Tradition. (2020, October 23). 99% Invisible. https://99percentinvisible.org/article/labors-of-love-the-hidden-
burdens-of-a-romantic-love-padlock-tradition/
Love Locks: A Comprehensive Guide to the Tradition, Significance, and Symbolism. (2023, January 11). MakeLoveLocks.com. https://www.makelovelocks.com/archives/love-locks-
a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-tradition-significance-and-symbolism/
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