TONE: to begin with, Day adopted a somewhat humorous tone which allowed her to establish a sense of intimacy with the readers. Her voice turned to one of longing and nostalgia throughout the blog as she recalled the days when tattoos were a symbol of oppression. Disappointment is hinted at when she realises that today, it is rather a fashion statement and has been commodified. There is also a sense of regret, as she looks at her own tattoo and realises that because of social attitudes, that tattoo on her skin has forced her image into one of fashionary statemennt, when initially it was a symbol of her rebellion as a feminine. This tone full of longing becomes contagious to readers as they too realise that modern society has “dimished’ the image and “power” which tattoos once yielded