Clenched Fist by Perfectly Imperfect

THE CLENCHED FIST

Based on what we have read and examples of the clenched fist, it can have many meanings. From different groups like Communist groups, metal heads, rival gangs, any "power" group so to say, any of these groups use the clenched fist as a symbol of power, anger, and other depictions. It was interpreted in many other ways. Not only did the communists use it but the straight-arm was used by the Nazis as a way to salute Hitler. The fist was also used to express attaining power, stopping the draft and more. For example, whites and blacks used the fist in order to express their ethnicity and its power. (Black power, White power) This gesture often brought people together in fighting oppression against their oppressors and demonstrating that their race as a whole was strong enough to stand up for themselves.

This one depicts anger that is not really giving what subject is angry about but you defiantly can get a real sense of anger from it as the fist hits the surface cracking it.

The picture of this clenched fist is used by many protesters, rivalry situations, even for groups overcoming a situation based on power.

This picture of the clenched fist shows more of a battle through situations but still overcoming it not giving in based on having the power/strength to keep going further.