The topic "Witch portrayed in the Mercury poster" revolves around the depiction of a witch in a specific poster. The poster in question is referred to as the Mercury poster, and it showcases a witch in a visually captivating manner. The portrayal of the witch in this poster emphasizes several key features and symbols associated with witchcraft and the occult. The main idea is rooted in the powerful imagery and symbolism conveyed through the representation of the witch. The witch depicted in the Mercury poster exhibits common characteristics often attributed to witches in popular culture. She is shown as an old and haggard woman with a wizened face, long and unkempt hair, and gnarled hands.
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When Mercury finds Gabriel as he is on his way to leaving her house a while after she asked him to stay, she asks him where he s going and reminds him of her request. Shapeshifting limited Mercury may have a limited form of shapeshifting as she was seen changing her eye color and growing her fingernails into long talons when she attacked Gabriel.
She is shown as an old and haggard woman with a wizened face, long and unkempt hair, and gnarled hands. The artist highlights her age and grotesque appearance to create an eerie and mysterious aura surrounding the witch. This portrayal aligns with traditional perceptions of witches as sinister and otherworldly beings.
Mercury
Mercury is a powerful Blood Witch who keeps vials of (presumably) every Witch family’s blood in a large white room. All of them are catalogued by last name. She does this because she knows that if any Witch is desperate enough on their Giving Day, they will come to her for help and that makes the vials extremely valuable.
She is first contacted in the series by Nathan’s Grandmother (Esmie Byrne), in a moment of imminent danger, right after Nathan had beat up Soul O’Brien’s son (Niall O'Brien) at school. The Fairborn Council begins to surround Nathan’s house as his Gran brews a potion and inhales the smoke. Her eyes roll to the back of her head and then reappear, her pupils warped and it becomes clear that Mercury has possessed Gran. She offers Nathan help but he doesn’t know what he wants until she gives him a few suggestions, and the deal is that he has to come find her. He asks her how and she begins to slice an intricate pattern into his open palm with a knife that never heals over completely, instead it scars.
After that, she says she doubts he will make it but looks forward to seeing him.
Later, Mercury is seen possessing a woman in Paris to communicate with Gabriel after the woman inhales a potion’s smoke.
The next time she is onscreen is in her true form. Gabriel is seemingly alone at her place and takes the Byrne family blood vial when Mercury appears behind him, inquiring about Nathan’s location. When Gabriel asks if he can deliver the blood to Nathan, she says the deal was that Nathan had to come visit her himself. She denies Gabriel’s request, and then blows a yellow smoke into his face that makes him forget Nathan instantly. When he asks her what’s going on, Mercury tells him it’s just a vial of blood and then asks Gabriel to stay with her for a while because she misses him.
In a flashback of Gabriel’s, Mercury is shown to have been given Gabriel by his birth parents who can no longer keep him. They ask him not to forget them, but as soon as they’re gone, Mercury blows the same yellow smoke into Gabriel’s face and he forgets what they look like or what his relationship was to them.
When Mercury finds Gabriel as he is on his way to leaving her house a while after she asked him to stay, she asks him where he’s going and reminds him of her request. Gabriel tells her that he’s going to help a boy kill a wolf and she seems to understand instantly that he has regained his memory of Nathan. She shrieks in anger and begins to use her gift as she chases after him through her house, but he escapes just in time through a Cut under his bed left there by a previous tenant.
In the final scene that Mercury is present for, Jessica has jumped through a Cut on the lawn of the Wolfhagen mansion to the inside of Mercury’s house. Jessica asks Mercury if she can help fix her gift, which no longer works when she tries to shapeshift again in front of the other witch. Mercury tells Jessica that she can’t fix it. However, while Mercury likes to help people, she knows Jessica likes to hurt people, and she can help Jessica hurt the ones who broke it.
Additionally, the poster incorporates various symbols associated with witchcraft to enhance the overall representation of the witch. One prominent symbol is the presence of a cauldron, which is often used in magical rituals and associated with potion brewing. The cauldron serves as a focal point, further emphasizing the witch's connection to the occult and her mystical abilities. Furthermore, the use of dark and muted colors in the Mercury poster adds to the overall atmosphere of mysticism and enchantment. The witch is set against a backdrop of swirling clouds, suggesting her ability to manipulate the elements and tap into supernatural forces. In conclusion, the Mercury poster effectively portrays a witch through its powerful imagery, symbolism, and use of colors. The representation aligns with traditional depictions of witches as mysterious and potentially dangerous figures. The main idea centers around the artist's ability to capture the essence of witchcraft and create a visually captivating portrayal of a witch..
Reviews for "Sensationalizing the Supernatural: The Witch in the Mercury Poster"
1. Jennifer - 1 star
I found the portrayal of the witch in the mercury poster to be highly offensive and perpetuating negative stereotypes about witches. The poster depicted the witch with green skin, a crooked nose, and a sinister smile, which only serves to reaffirm the outdated and harmful image of witches as evil and wicked. This kind of representation is not only disrespectful to the practitioners of witchcraft but also reinforces harmful stereotypes that have real-world consequences. I believe it is important for artists and designers to be more mindful and considerate of the impact their work can have on marginalized communities.
2. Alexander - 2 stars
As someone who is interested in mythology and folklore, I was disappointed by the portrayal of the witch in the mercury poster. Instead of showcasing the richness and diversity of witchcraft, the poster resorted to clichéd and unimaginative imagery. The witch was depicted as a stereotypical hag with a pointed hat and broomstick, which felt like a lazy and unoriginal approach. I was hoping for a more nuanced and thought-provoking representation that would challenge the viewer's preconceptions. Unfortunately, this poster missed the mark and failed to capture the true essence of witchcraft.
3. Emily - 2 stars
I found the witch portrayed in the mercury poster to be cartoonish and exaggerated. The exaggerated features, such as the long warty nose and the oversized pointy hat, only served to further marginalize and stigmatize witches. It would have been more respectful and inclusive to depict a witch in a more realistic and relatable manner. The over-the-top portrayal in the poster perpetuates harmful stereotypes and reinforces the narrative that witches are to be feared and ridiculed. I would have appreciated a more nuanced and respectful representation that would acknowledge the diversity and complexity of witchcraft.