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 was told 4 weeks, but I think as long as the scabbing is gone it should be alright. I got in my hot tub 2 1/2 weeks after and all is well. FROM AN ARTIST... water is a natural healer and you should NEVER get into water before your tattoo is healed. It will cause your piece to heal faster than it should. Wait until it is healed and it has sunk into your skin before you get into water.