In Madison Square Park, there is a total of more than a hundred types of memorials and monuments. Some are to commemorate famous people, but others are just for their own family members. There was one big statue that was to commemorate William H. Seward, showing him sitting cross-legged on a chair writing something. Since the viewer is not as tall as the statue, they will be looking up at it. From this angle, it will look like you are in awe. After reading the words under the statue though, I did not know much about Seward. I remember his name mentioned in my high school history class before, but there was not much emphasis put on him. After researching I found out that he was Abraham Lincoln’s Secretary of State, meaning he was in office during a crucial part of American history. Seward was also involved in the purchase of Alaska in 1867. When I was there no one around me stopped to look at the statue, which was something I would have done as well. This statue is just like any other statue, so it was not as captivating to the audience. The audience for this memorial could have been anyone, but I think it is more for those who are educated. It would be even better if they knew who Seward was. I do not think I am part of the audience because I do not remember who Seward is. I think every monument is a memorial, but also a way to show their wealth. The person or their family wants to leave something behind for others to see. They could have a very heartwarming quote that they want others to see, so they put it on the plaque.