Cartaz de Propaganda da Segunda Guerra "Sailor Beware ! Loose Talk Can Cost Lives", 1942, Estados Unidos - John Falter

Cartaz de Propaganda da Segunda Guerra "Sailor Beware ! Loose Talk Can Cost Lives", 1942, Estados Unidos - John Falter
Propaganda de guerra - Estados Unidos
Cartaz / Poster

This American poster reflects that "good time girls" were out to corrupt young innocent servicemen. The woman exudes seductiveness; her loose blonde hair tossed over her shoulder, the red of her sweater, lips and nails, her gold bracelet, even her stance, connote her sexuality and power. She stands taller than the sailor, embracing him, or entrapping him, with both arms, and her expression is cunning He smiles vacantly back at her, his hand clutching her arm, but despite his countenance, the gesture is obscure and it is unclear whether he is returning her embrace or involuntarily pushing her away. The poster warns 'Sailor beware!', making clear that it is his duty to resist.