The document discusses the changing perceptions of tattoos over time. Tattoos were once viewed negatively and associated with criminals but are now more widely accepted. The reasons for getting tattoos include artistic expression, personal symbolism to memorialize loved ones or represent interests, and displaying group affiliation. However, the document warns that tattoos are permanent, so people should carefully consider their tattoo choices as their interests may change over time.

1. Uyen Nguyen
Kautilya Pandya

2. BODY ART
• Human beings have been tattooing their skin for thousands of years, mainly as a tribal practice. In North
America during most of the twentieth century, tattoos were sported only by rebels, such as bikers and
criminals. A sailor might get inked at the end of a night of drinking and CAROUSING. Tattoos had an element of
freak show to them, and they were viewed as not quite respectable. Today, however, tattoos are everywhere –
on lawyers, teachers, and grandmothers. The reasons that body art is so popular stem from artistic pursuits,
personal expression, and group affiliation.
• Tattoos can simply be viewed as another form of human decoration, one that is permanently inscribed on the
skin. Body art has its place beside makeup, hairstyles, jewellery, and fashion-ways that people enhance their
physical attributes. Tattoos can be elaborate works of art, such as dragons breathing colourful flames stretching
over the back. On a smaller scale, an inked hummingbird on an ankle can be considered just a pretty picture.
Tattoos draw attention to the body, something people have sought to do since prehistoric times.
• Some people get tattoos to express their personal interests and attachments. For example, a tattoo can show
the name and image of a loved one who has passed away and thus serve as a permanent memorial. A chef
might have an image of his favourite food inked on his forearm. People can get tattoos to shoe their hobby or
their favorite rock band. On a more spiritual side, Chinese characters are popular tattoos, usually ones that
express a concept the person admires, such as ‘joy’ or ‘wisdom’. The tattoo shows what the person believes in.

3. • Tattoos can also show group membership. This is probably the most traditional of reasons to
get inked. Certain tribes or religious groups would have specific symbols that branded
members. Biker gangs and criminal groups sported tattoos that showed permanent affiliation.
A marine might get the motto ‘SEMPER FI’ inscribed on his arm. Even teenagers rebelling
against their parents or tying to look cool are showing that they are part of their peer group.
• The motivations behind tattoos very, but they are currently very much in style with no signs of
the FAD waning. However, anyone contemplating a tattoo should think long and hard about it.
Many people later regret getting their tattoos. Their body art may not look as crisp with the
passage of the time, or their interests and passions may change. Removal is a complicated,
expensive, and often painful process, and anyone who invents a simpler way to accomplish it
can look forward to booming business.
BODY ART

4. ESSAY’S CONTENT
A. ESSAY CONTENT
- Over the time, tattoos become more popular
and its meaning has changed from negative
to symbolism meaning, which is considered
as body art.
B. ESSAY STRUCTURE
Ouline

5. WRITING STYLE
A. TONE
- Logical: chronological order from the past to
the present
- Persuasive: mention the symbolism of the
tattoos from individual to people group.

6. WRITING STYLE
A. SENTENCE STRUCTURE
- Tenses
- Determiners
- Modifiers
A. VOCABULARY
• CAROUSING: Drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and
enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way
• FAD: trend
• SEMPER FI: Latin word for ‘always faithful’ and the
motto of the US marine corps.

7. LIKE/ DISLIKE
• LIKE:
-The use of words: informal, simple but
approach and persuade the reader.
- Clear example follows support ideas
Some people get tattoos to express their
personal interests and attachments. For
example, a tattoo can show the name and image
of a loved one who has passed away and thus
serve as a permanent memorial

8. CONCLUSION
• People tend to consider tattoos as body arts,
body decoration, personal interests and the
representation of group membership, yet
after then many people feel regret about their
tattoos due to their changes of passion,
interest.