Put simply, the goal of stylistics is to describe the linguistic features of the object of analysis in such a way as to demonstrate their âfunctional significance for the interpretation of the textâ (Wales, 2001: 438). Its relationship to literary theory is a complex one.
One part of this is making sure you do not go swimming or soak your new tattoo in water for at least two weeks and up to four weeks, depending on the rate that your tattoo heals. During the weeks immediately after getting your new tattoo, you should consider it an open wound that needs to heal and seal itself.
I have 4 tattoos. I was told to wait 3 weeks before soaking in water and going swimming. I was also told to put sun screen on my tattoo so the color won't fade. I suntan all year long in a tanning bed. I always put sun screen on my tattoos before getting in the tanning bed and they still look great. Hope this helps.