I chose answer F. Just yesterday I had a conversation with a student in which we discussed how photographs freeze a moment of reality and become unrealistic in a sense, failing to capture the fullness of the scene in frame and leading one to frequently say, "You really should have been there." However, it is also the case that a photograph symbolizes the real existence of the subject(s), and so to deface or destroy it is in some way to deface or destroy that moment of reality. I agree with the assertion that such an act "would constitute a 'ruthless gesture of rejection.'” So much the better for our mental wellbeing to accept the circumstances that led to a particular photograph as part of one's journey in life and to give thanks for the chance to grow from that experience, whether good or bad. Everyone we encounter affects our lives in some way; it's up to us to choose how we receive that. What if instead of poking out the photographed eyes of some person who hurt us, we offered a prayer for them?
I chose answer F. Just yesterday I had a conversation with a student in which we discussed how photographs freeze a moment of reality and become unrealistic in a sense, failing to capture the fullness of the scene in frame and leading one to frequently say, "You really should have been there." However, it is also the case that a photograph symbolizes the real existence of the subject(s), and so to deface or destroy it is in some way to deface or destroy that moment of reality. I agree with the assertion that such an act "would constitute a 'ruthless gesture of rejection.'” So much the better for our mental wellbeing to accept the circumstances that led to a particular photograph as part of one's journey in life and to give thanks for the chance to grow from that experience, whether good or bad. Everyone we encounter affects our lives in some way; it's up to us to choose how we receive that. What if instead of poking out the photographed eyes of some person who hurt us, we offered a prayer for them?
Thanks, John Paul! I hope nobody has a picture of me hanging around with its eyes poked out. Your suggestion about offering up a prayer is a good one.