Our class visited The Henry Ward Beecher Monuments. A statue of Henry Ward Beecher created by the sculptor John Quincy Adams Ward. It is located at Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn. Second one located at Plymouth Church, 75 Hicks Street. In this monuments we clearly see Henry Ward, that is placed above of monument, he is looking so intelligent, confident and at the same time little angry probably because of the situation in America at that time (It refers to the issue of slaves) and below are people who seem to be looking up at Henry with great hope. As we know Henry is really important person for America. he was an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery. I think that the people below the monument are exactly slaves. This is indicated by their clothes and emotions that refers to the issue of slaves. On the left side of the first statue, we see a woman holding out her hand to Henry's leg, Which I think means asking for help . This monuments were erected precisely for his important work that he carried out in his life.
It is true that presenting people in such a way is not very interesting nowadays. However, there are many modern ways to replace monuments. For example, to make documentary film about his work or replacing the monument with a monogram, Because today's technologies allow us to change things to something more interesting.
Nice post, but do be sure to do the assigned readings and make sure your work reflects knowledge of those materials. The figures on the pedestal of the Columbus Park sculpture are not slaves. One is meant to be a freedwoman, and two are orphan children. At Plymouth church, the pedestal figures do represent enslaved sisters, the Edmondson sisters, whom Beecher freed at one of his mock slave auctions.