Death on Display Journal

     When we think of "everyday writing" we have already established that it is one's own personal reflections that may or may not be circulated to the public. Everyday writing is a group of ideas that are communicated to a certain audience, whether it is oneself or a group. We have also established that scrapbooks, letters, and even tattoos are elements of everyday writing. It would only make sense that a graveyard tombstone is evidence as well.
     Tombstones are traditional and cultural aspects that help future generations know about their ancestors. Like print text, each tombstone is original and unique to the deceased person. Each culture, religion, or even family may have one certain element that is apparent on all tombstones. This makes them part of a certain community. Tattoos are a mark on a person's body as tombstones are a mark on a person's life.
     Called "gravescapes" in the text, these memorials "unravel patterns of communication" and "are sacred symbols that reflect both the living and the dead." Historically, graveyards were put in centralized locations, such as community centers, where regular spectators would see them on a consistent basis. This is a very helpful way to 'circulate' the text.
     Tombstones contribute a lot to everyday writing. They help us understand the past. Like the case studies we will be dealing with, tombstones allow for a deeper understanding of a family. For example, in my family, each tombstone has a family crest symbol on it that has been going on for centuries. They are definitely worth looking into and I feel as if one could learn a lot from one tombstone.