One source my group used was one I found called " The Banner that Wont Stay Furled." This source is about the debate in Mississippi about changing the the state flag , The Confederate Flag. Other southern states, such as South Carolina and Georgia decided to change their flags as more people were for it rather than against it, such as they were in Mississippi. In Mississippi they looked at the Confederate flag as a symbol of "individualism and heritage." I found this interesting and relatable to Eggleston in that he grew up in Mississippi and most of his photos were shot there.
I would relate this article to southern culture because for Mississippi the Confederate flag was a huge part of their culture and identity. Eggleston himself said that his pictures were in part related to the Confederate and this makes sense has he grew up with this strong influence and heritage of the confederacy. The confederate flag is a symbol of southern culture, even today and I believe that is something Eggleston wants to portray and hold honor to in his photos.
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