Reminding us of a fence that's painful to cross, a barbed wire tattoo represents the strength of people who have overcome traumatic experiences in life. It's a perfect representation of courage, as barbed wire is dangerous—it can break your skin, cause bleeding and even death.

What does barbed wire tattoo on forehead mean?

Barbed wire across the forehead signifies a sentence of life imprisonment without a possibility of parole. Barbed wire on the forearms or around the wrist signifies years served.

What does the barbed wire symbolize in night?

The men know perfectly well that those barbed wires in the horizon represent death: A quick death. Everything else represents a slow, cruel, and lingering never-ending death both physical and psychological. ... The barbed wire is not only a fence but sharp and dangerous.