Walt is a middle aged man, living the life of a "retired fireman." But he really wasnt "retired" he got fired from saving the lives of the people of his community. it was never his intention to get fired, he loved his job. but that was before he made the big mistake of not obeying orders. Thats where he finds himself staring at a painting in this museum. And all the memories come flooding back to him. he pictures himself in the firefighter suit, he once knew to well. He liked this painting because it was something he never saw. the whole picture of the fire taking over. He was always in the fire saving lives, never outside just watching.... and thats what he did with this picture, he stood staring and just watching....
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Caroline,
ReplyDeleteI like this passage a lot! I would have never thought of this story behind this painting but you have opened my eyes so that I too can see things like this when I look at pictures! Great job!
-Silver