Perceptions

12/2/2020

1. NAME: Write your nickname.

2. Respond to the image above in EXACTLY three sentences.

3. Respond to two other posts from any students (Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to).

CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments.

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.

Due Fri., December 4, 2020 11:59 p.m. ICT

Arly (English 11 Block B)

12/2/2020 01:27:06 pm

The wrinkles on his forehead and a slight opening in his mouth seems to show that he is having too many thoughts in his mind that he is trying to express his feelings out. His eyes also shows that he feels uncomfortable. The hands grabbing his head and face signifies that he cannot speak out, which may represents a certain class of people that do not have the chance for their voices to be heard.

Eve (English 11 B)

12/2/2020 05:43:10 pm

It is true that people of different classes have different privileges and some of the lower classes don't even have those opportunities. In the picture, the guy seems to be forced to be silent, as he might be in the lower class where he couldn't speak out much.

First 3182 Eng11 BlockH

12/2/2020 06:09:59 pm

His facial expressions show that he is having plenty of thoughts in his mind as you indicated that his eyes also present in a panic or uncomfortable feeling. The hands that are grabbing his face making him unable to speak out for his thought.

Copter Eng12

12/6/2020 11:23:11 pm

I think that same as you because the man was tormented from sight but cant do anything. Kind of like born to be a slave.

Kevin (AP Research Block A)

12/2/2020 09:41:21 pm

I really like how you connected the inability to speak up, the powerlessness (as I used in my own post), to the less fortunate social class. I saw the same in this picture, the man being tormented from the sight but unable to do anything against the restraining hands.

Mulan 3415 Eng11 BlockH

12/2/2020 10:47:01 pm

In the past people see the importance of ranking, the lower rank people don't have a choice of their own. Especially the slave, if you are born as a slave you will not be able to speak for yourself. There is a lot of inequality in the world but luckily things faded when time passed.

Mars (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 09:14:30 am

I agree with the point that you have made as that is practically the same idea that I have in my mind. I believe the story is about someone trying to speak out, perhaps a call for help to others, but then the others are holding him back, stifling him. I do like the overall conclusion that you have made though, I haven't thought about it much when I first typed out my response.

Pro (english)

12/7/2020 01:11:48 pm

I do not agree with your first statement because i don't see how hands symbolize knowledge. However, I agree that his eyes appear uncomfortable

Eve (English 11 B)

12/2/2020 01:57:46 pm

The guy in the picture seems to be uncomfortable and anxious since he’s staring hard at something and he looks worried. The hands covering his face and pushing him down represents that he doesn’t have the power to say and he was forced to be silent. Moreover, the black and white color also makes the picture look more realistic and stressful.

Kati English 12 Block F

12/2/2020 05:02:53 pm

I agree that the tone color of the picture is a factor that makes it look even more convincing that he is anxious but is forced to remain silent by those hands.

Aurora (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 07:23:43 pm

I agree that the individual is "forced to remain silent by those hands" since he was forced to remain still. I can tell since the scared and troubled look in his wide eyes tells me that he is troubled. It seemed to me that he was forced to do something that he dislikes and is unable to escape. es add on, the author is trying to express a situation and his emotions by displaying this anxious and uncomfortable picture with a gloomy atmosphere.

Tonhom (Eng11/B)

12/2/2020 06:16:25 pm

The picture looks anxious and he looks very worried. The black and white colour of the picture is also very important because it has a lot of effects on the picture and our perception where it makes the picture become more depressed.

Copter 12 Eng

12/6/2020 11:24:38 pm

I also think that way, the tone and mood of picture are black and dark. That tells the sadness and the feeling not confident.

Arly (English 11 Block B)

12/3/2020 12:42:56 am

I also think that black and white colors gives different feelings for the photo, which the colors tells that the feelings is not lively. I also relate the hands covering his face to the power of speaking as well.

Beryl (AP Research)

12/3/2020 05:08:54 pm

The first thing I noticed when I saw the picture is the worry and anxiety on the man's face too. It's a picture that automatically puts an unsettling feeling in your stomach, in my opinion.

vivi (english 11 block h)

12/4/2020 09:38:27 pm

I can see how it’s delivered you a message of uncomfortableness and anxiousness of the man in the photo. With the color of the image itself already shows that it’s not really a happy thing, rather than a memory. The hands covering his mouth can also be seen as forcing the man to quiet, that, I agree.

Pro (English H)

12/7/2020 01:13:11 pm

I completely agree with you, especially the part where you described his emotions. I also agree with what you said about the image's palette

First 3182 Eng11 BlockH

12/2/2020 02:00:47 pm

The picture looks kind of creepy and seems to be stressful. The hands that are crawling on his face might be representing anxiety, problems, or stress that’s creeping in his head. So his facial expressions are expressing his fearfulness and panic.

Kati English Block F

12/2/2020 05:16:13 pm

He must be struggling with all the problems you listed. I also feel that there is stress that's creeping in his head, and he is showing it out through his facial expressions.

Eve (English 11 B)

12/2/2020 06:01:25 pm

If the hands represent his problems and struggles, he may come across or see something that causes those hands to crawl on his face and it makes him fear and anxiety which we can see through his face.

Tonhom (Eng11/B)

12/2/2020 06:24:39 pm

The picture looks very stressful. For me, the hands that are crawling on his face also represent the pressure he had from other people and it makes him panic and fear.

Jacky

12/2/2020 06:46:52 pm

I feel like when people are under pressure or when they have problems that cause society, their appearance would be affected.

Mars (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 08:56:50 am

I like the way you interpret the situation differently than the way I interpret it. I haven't really thought of the hand as a symbol of "anxiety, problems, or stress", so that is definitely interesting for me. But I also have some similar point with yours like his face expressions were expressing his fearfulness and panic.

vivi (english 11 block h)

12/4/2020 09:40:25 pm

I noticed how the photo can come off as creepy, but as you look deeper there can be a lot of meaning that different people can interpret it dependig on how they see. I also found it a little creepy because of all the hands covering his face, showing only a few parts with wide-opened eyes. His eyes and mouth shows fear.

Kati English 12 Block F

12/2/2020 04:59:15 pm

The image shows a picture of a man with multiple hands pulling his eyes and mouth opened. It seems like he is struggling with anxiety and would like to convey a message but is unable to. In life, there will always be times like this where you would like to say something but your voice isn’t heard.

Kurt English 12 Block F

12/2/2020 07:38:23 pm

He must have been stressful from having to deal with the inability to get people to listen to his words. That may explain his anxiety. His facial expressions also show us that he is desperate to convey a message to all of us but is struggling.

Leah (English 11 Block H)

12/2/2020 07:57:05 pm

What would be a potential solution to break free from such problems in life? Like the fingers in the image, they seem fairly easy to pry off, yet, at the back of my thoughts, also difficult to completely get rid of.

Som (English Block E)

12/3/2020 07:05:31 am

This is true that sometimes one small voice cannot be heard by the entire crowd. However, if we convey the message loud enough, then maybe our voice will be heard.

Sinny (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 05:00:21 pm

This picture also gave me a feeling of unable to convey a message. He must be stressed and scared, I'd say. However, with himself alone, it seems impossible for him to escape from those hands.

Mark

12/6/2020 10:53:28 pm

although I like your view on this image, why do you say that he is struggling to be heard? I think he is watching a show and he accidentally stepped on a pin, which resulted in him shouting so the people at the back had to shut his mouth.

Tonhom (Eng11/B)

12/2/2020 05:56:03 pm

The picture looks stressful, and anxious. It seems to be shown about a person who gets a lot of pressure from other people in which the hands represent the pressure on him. The pressure is in every direction and he is full of anxiety from it.

First 3182 Eng11 BlockH

12/2/2020 06:05:02 pm

The picture do look stressful and anxious because of the hands crawling around his head. We can see his facial expressions that he is full of anxiety and pressure.

Leah (English 11 Block H)

12/2/2020 08:01:49 pm

The person also seems to wear an expression of bewilderment. His eyes are wide open, yet doesn't portray any hints of sadness. Could this sense of shock be a result of anxiety, guilt, anger, or something else?

Arly (English 11 Block B)

12/3/2020 12:50:46 am

This man do look very stressful, which must be from the pressure he've got from many things or person. I also think that the more the hand is squeezing his face, that represents the more pressure he'll get.

Ping (English 12 Block F)

12/3/2020 11:35:19 am

I like your inference on how you said that the hands symbolizes pressure exerted on the man. From the facial expression of the man, I can really feel that he is struggling to stay alive with all the pressure that he is experiencing.

Mim #3378 (Eng 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 11:19:15 pm

I like when you said that the man get a lot of pressure from other people in every direction. In the picture, the man bites the fingers which seems like he is trying to get out of this stressful situation and get rid of the pressure from outside.

Jacky

12/2/2020 06:46:06 pm

The person in this photo seems to be under some type of pressure, I think the many hands symbolize society pressuring the individual, looks like he's trying to ask for help, but the crushing pressure isn't allowing him to. This picture represents many individuals in today's society, having issues that can't be shared, as they would be judged.

March(English 11 BlockB)

12/2/2020 06:56:16 pm

The colors in the picture could also symbolize stress and pressure. In a monotone picture some times it just made the picture feel sad. With black and white, it could represent the lack of hope in people today.

Sean (English 11 B)

12/2/2020 07:10:39 pm

The person got bloodshot eye and seems like he is under a lot of pressure. The picture is also dark and it makes the picture looks more depressing.

Joseph English 11 Block B

12/2/2020 07:20:30 pm

Hands stop the man to call for a help. Hands are the pressure. The hands truly represents the society. People lives under A LOT of pressure.

Myra (English 12 Block E)

12/2/2020 08:44:30 pm

I like your perception of this picture, as you connected what you saw with problems in our society. I agree with the fact that society is often pressuring and suffocating, as seen in the world we live in today. I think that society's pressure was depicted in this picture really well, if that was what the picture was trying to show.

ken (english F)

12/3/2020 09:45:45 pm

I Think that what you said he is trying to ask for help is coming from his eyes. His eyes are crying out of fear and anger.

Sean (English 11 B)

12/2/2020 06:48:46 pm

In the picture, it looks like the man is having something holding him back. His facial expression shows that he wants to get rid of the hand and be free. But there are too many hands holding him back. The hands are squeezing and wrapping around his head tight. He might be anxious or depression is holding him back, or maybe he wants to do something, but something is holding him back.

March(English 11 BlockB)

12/2/2020 07:04:45 pm

Maybe the picture is not trying to show that the hands are holding him back maybe it's showing something way darker. Maybe the man could be a psychopath and all the hand that is holding him back are the hands of his previous victims. The hand might represent guilt and the monotone might symbolize his mortally slowly fading away.

Praew (AP Lang)

12/3/2020 10:58:23 am

I agree with you that the man could be a psychopath because his facial expression does not seem normal. The hands might represent guilt too.

Joseph English 11 Block B

12/2/2020 07:17:46 pm

Hands are pulling him from the back which shows something is pressuring on him and we can see that he's anxious. The photo reflects to the real world which something is holding him back, something is stopping him from doing something.

March(English 11 BlockB)

12/2/2020 06:50:38 pm

His eyes and pupil are wide open, hands are touching him like it's pulling him back. His face shows uncomfortableness, stress, and anxiety. It's like he is being forced or pressure on something, this picture in my perception is like being forced to not get out of bound and follow the algorithm.

Sean (English 11 B)

12/2/2020 07:15:37 pm

It looks like his anxiety or someone is holding him back from freedom. Maybe he is forced to do something that he didn't want to.

Brendon (AP research Block A)

12/3/2020 06:56:27 pm

I agree that it looks like the guy is being forced to do something. The hands look like its pulling his eyes open, holding his mouth open, and pulling his hair back. It likes being forced to watch that bad TV show your friends keep recommending, but maybe its something worse..

Nick English 12 Block E

12/3/2020 07:43:13 pm

I agree with you that the man looks like he is being forced to do something, which maybe something he didn't want to.

Ken (english F)

12/3/2020 09:46:43 pm

It looks like he have been pressured from society coming from the hands around his face. He seems to have a hard time with the pressure on him.

Aurora (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 08:15:52 am

I agree with you that he is currently stressed out and depressed. This is because his nervous and wide open eyes tells me that something is pressuring him (forcing him to take action). Additionally, the wrinkles on his face tells me that he is stressed and feeling anxious about the situation.

Joseph English 11 Block B

12/2/2020 07:08:39 pm

The man in the photo looks alarmed, anxious and nervous. The photo reflects the anxiety of him, which means something is might struggling the man. It might be an image from his dream. People annoyed the man so much which the situation of the image happened in his dream again.

Kurt English 12 Block F

12/2/2020 07:33:32 pm

This man is struggling with something. Whatever it is that he saw made him uncomfortable. He might be having a flashback of something terrible in his dream, causing discomfort.

Som (English Block E)

12/3/2020 07:04:04 am

There are a lot of hands crawling over his face, so it might means that he is not fighting against himself but against other people. This can also be the reality and not only a dream.

Earth (English Blk F)

12/3/2020 11:24:43 am

I agree that it might be representing something disturbing. Though, I wonder why you relate it to a dream situation.

Kurt English 12 Block F

12/2/2020 07:30:32 pm

That man from the photo looks like he is under serious psychological condition. From his face, it seems like he is struggling to contain himself. From the hands, it seems like the hands want this man to take a look at something that may be disgusting or full of bad memories.

Jimmy (English 11 Block H)

12/2/2020 10:24:36 pm

I like how you went with the different approach saying that he's struggling within, rather than external forces. Internal struggle could be worse than external struggles, as it'll lead to split personality. The multiple hands holding him back, can be evidence indicating it's his split personality controlling him.

Henry English 12 Blk E

12/3/2020 08:36:26 am

I like how you see that he could be under psychological condition, that's something I didn't think of. I also like another observation that you made, which is where you mentioned the man is trying to contain himself. That could show how the hands are actually trying to help him contain himself, rather than torturing him.

Sinny (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 05:04:14 pm

I think it makes a lot of sense in your point about forcing the man to look at his bad memories. There was a deep fear in the man's eyes in the picture, and I could feel that he wanted to escape. I have no idea what he saw, but it was definitely something that made him uncomfortable.

Chon Lin

12/6/2020 10:52:22 pm

Your thought process are very interesting. From the first glance I wouldn't think that he is under a serious psychological condition. I would just think that it is the type of photo that makes you think and figure out the meaning of itself.

Leah (English 11 Block H)

12/2/2020 07:52:14 pm

That man appears to have a receding hairline. As such conditions linked to balding are often associated with stress, this person is likely to be currently going through hardships. If so, it certainly isn't wise for him to consider biting a potential solution to conquer the obstacle.

Myra (English 12 Block E)

12/2/2020 08:47:28 pm

I really liked how you noticed the little details and made inferences out of that. There is an amusing sense of humor as well as regard for the serious side of this problem in your post and I think that's splendid. I am, however, a little confused about what you mean by biting a potential solution. Do you see the hands as a potential solution?

Felicia (English 11 Block B)

12/3/2020 08:13:47 am

I like how you gave a different answer and said his balding was associated with stress. I mean he could be going through aging too? I also think that the man might be going through hardships which is holding him back to conquer the obstacle.

Barbie ( English 11 Block B)

12/3/2020 08:23:01 am

I really like how you describe every single detail in this picture like those wrinkles on his fair, hair on his head and those small details that are in this picture. And i like how you explain what those small details are trying to show or tell us what it means.

Christine (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 06:01:08 pm

I love the way you started this response by describing something that most people didn't really mention. It really grabbed my attention when I was skimming through the comments.

Myra (English 12 Block E)

12/2/2020 08:40:53 pm

The hands grabbed and pulled at the man as he was slowly swallowed by their suffocating fingertips. The man's eyes opened wide with terror as his screams became muffled, buried beneath layers and layers of skin. The lines on his forehead scrunched up in pain as he felt the last of his breath slip away...

Kevin (AP Research Block A)

12/2/2020 09:48:18 pm

....as his eyes fell dead yet still wide open, one may wonder, is death but a pleasant reprieve from the torture of being awake? I really liked how you interpreted the instructions of the assignment, the way you saw more than just what's going on, but the story behind it.

Yaya Blk F

12/3/2020 09:28:52 am

I agree that it looks like he is suffocating from those hands and fingers on his face. His eyes expressed that he is suffering from problems.

Q (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 11:03:39 am

The hands may be a symbol of his surrounding circumstances bonding him to place. Causing him to unable to move forward with anything he want.

Emmy (AP Research + Lang)

12/3/2020 09:16:30 pm

Gurl. Call me one day when you publish a novel and TAKE MY MONEY. I love it how you took a different approach to this assignment and explain the story behind the image instead of merely interpreting it.

Wesley AP research

12/4/2020 06:08:33 pm

I like that you can see the story or theorise a story from just a picture. The man does seem to be experiencing something painful.

Kevin (AP Research Block A)

12/2/2020 08:49:51 pm

His eyes and mouth forced open by the hands of several faceless men, seemingly clawing into his skin. The image represents madness, the hair pulling, finger biting, and face stretching, all common actions usually seen in those having a mental breakdown. The man's seeing something cruel and vile but forced to watch, also symbolising how powerless people can be sometimes, and how that eventually drives them crazy.

Jimmy (English 11 Block H)

12/2/2020 10:07:37 pm

I like how you attributed being forced to watch to being powerless. That is what happens in everyday life. Just like how someone who witness bullying may not have the power within themselves to stop it.

Brendon (AP research Block A)

12/3/2020 06:47:22 pm

Your response is very interesting, you're the first comment I saw saying something about being forced into madness, I think your interpretation is very unique. I like how you added it "symbolize how powerless people can be sometimes", in this context the hands could represent abuse of power and tyranny as well.

Jimmy (English 11 Block H)

12/2/2020 09:54:32 pm

The expression this man is making, indicates that he's uncomfortable, facing conflict or something that's horrendous, causing him to make that face. The hands prying his face open, could mean that it's not his choice to face this madness, he's forced to witness the atrocity. He's also gagged by the hands, indicating he cannot speak against this violence.

Mulan 3415 Eng11 BlockH

12/2/2020 10:39:53 pm

I like how you speak about the meaning of the hand. I think that he is being forced to do something or seeing something that he don't want to. The meaning of the hand is force, force to do thing that we do not want to do.

Yaya Blk F

12/3/2020 09:26:12 am

Yea we can definitely tell that he is very uncomfortable and he is probably going through some serious conflict. I agree that it feels like he had been forced into it.

Emmy (AP Research + Lang)

12/3/2020 09:12:47 pm

Moreover, as I start to inspect the image a bit closer, I would assume that the hands covering the man's face are a woman's. If this were the case, then the image would take on a whole different meaning as it will be talking about domestic abuse and the victim's inability to speak out about their own situation.

Mulan 3415 Eng11 BlockH

12/2/2020 10:35:41 pm

The picture shows a photo of a man that got hold by many hands. The man looks like he is angry and what to get out of this situation. It looks like the hand is keeping him from speaking or moving.

Phakhom (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 06:10:31 pm

The way the hands has holding the man shows that the man want to get out of the situation. But, the man's emotion that is shown on his face can also show that he is scared. The way the hand was in the man's mouth and the his eye open wide can represent how he is scared and can't speaks.

Mim #3378 (Eng 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 11:15:40 pm

In my opinion, the man in the picture seems to be more nervous than angry but I also think that the man wants to get out of this stressful situation. I feel like he trying to communicate to the others with his eyes, maybe he need help because there are so many problems in his life.

Christine (English 11 Block B)

12/2/2020 10:56:44 pm

This image, to me, expresses fear and pressure. The hands represents society's perspective of the person, how it is holding the person in, preventing him from possibly expressing himself or speaking up. This is a great example of many people nowadays, not expressing themselves in order to fit into 'society'.

Felicia (English 11 Block B)

12/3/2020 08:17:12 am

I really like how you related the image to society's perspective of a person. I agree that society's perspective of someone can hold a person in which prevents them from expressing themselves.

Barbie ( English 11 Block B)

12/3/2020 08:20:49 am

I personally really agree and like how you make this picture telling other people that everyone can process through this tough time and situation, and i like how you relate it with society and make it really realistic and telling the truth about how people can go through these kind of situation.

Krystal Lin (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 07:27:38 pm

I agree with you, these hands look like they will stop him to do or say something. I like how you related the image with the society.

Som (English Block E)

12/3/2020 07:02:28 am

The picture represents our society now adays. It is hard to see the truth and most of the time, other people need to help you see the truth, just like all the hands that are opening the eyes. Even though the harsh reality is scary, but you just have to accept what it is.

Sam English 12 Block E

12/3/2020 08:34:13 am

The image does symbolize our society and reality in a certain aspect. Each hand in the image crawling over the person maybe a hand to assist a person to see the truth. The person looks painful because the reality is not what one desired at all.

Jai-Jai, Block A link

12/3/2020 10:48:49 am

I like how you perceive it in this unique way. The idea that this man is being force to see reality is new to me. I think that this could relate to escapism in some ways.

Praew (AP Lang)

12/3/2020 11:01:13 am

I like the way you think about this image, it is very unique. Thinking that the hands are actually opening his eyes is very interesting.

Barbie ( English 11 Block B)

12/3/2020 08:18:25 am

In this picture, it is telling me that this man he is going through a tough time that he have been struggling, and those hands represent that many people are holding on to him and making him stress that he is about explode. The color that is shown which is black and white tells me that he is holding something deep that make his emotion looks dark.

Phakhom (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 06:07:17 pm

Black and white has really express the man's feeling and emotions. The darkness and the way people are holding on him has express the stress he experience. It did shows that the man in a really tough time and being struggling with it.

Felicia (English 11 Block B)

12/3/2020 08:23:07 am

This picture to me represents fear and not being able to express yourself. The hands to me are like other people's perspective of someone, the hands are covering many parts of the face which can mean it's covering someone's true self. This actually paints a picture of what society is like nowadays.

Ryo (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 11:12:55 am

I also think the person is in a state of fear. The fear of judgement by others would destabilize the person's mental state. Other people define the person more than they themselves do. Societal expectations and norms have more of an effect on a person's personal opinions and perspective.

Dora English 11 B

12/3/2020 07:19:21 pm

People often cover their true selves in order to fit in to the society, and I think that may make people feel gloomy. It's hard to find your inner self if you are already trying to hide it at the first place.

Sam English 12 Block E

12/3/2020 08:30:37 am

The image is portrayed with many hands crawling on a person's face. This could be symbolizing anxiety and difficulty one had to been through. Each hand may served as the burden from some aspects of their life.

Henry English 12 Blk E

12/3/2020 08:39:25 am

I like how you interpreted the hands may served as the burden from some aspects of life. Since each hand serves as a burden in life, that then perfectly explains the ferocious expression the man has as he's trying to fight through the burdens.

Chon Lin

12/6/2020 10:54:44 pm

I think that your description of the photo really match the meaning of the picture, how he is in anxiety and having a tough time.

Henry English 12 Blk E

12/3/2020 08:32:43 am

The picture shows a man face crawled by hands. The man's worried face represents how one could be suffering from anxiety and problems that he may go through. We could also see he had his mouth opened, which represents that he's trying to convey a message, but the society (the hands) doesn't allow him to.

Sam English 12 Block E

12/3/2020 08:46:48 am

Very great interpretation from the picture! Every hand on his face are as if a locker to his actions, blocking each message and words he is trying to convey. This symbolism is exactly what people may be facing in their lifetime due to the complex society.

Mint (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 07:21:38 pm

His physical appearance can tell us his age of how much he've been through. People are often being forced to restrain themselves by the society.

Cho-Ching (English Block E)

12/4/2020 11:44:59 pm

I support your way of thinking. With the nature of the society right now, I wouldn't be surprise that people are facing the restrainment of society not letting them speak out their mind.

Jiggs English 11 Block H

12/3/2020 08:47:10 am

I think the picture is saying something dark feeling, because the background is black, and the man's face is seems afraid on something.

Yaya

12/3/2020 09:22:35 am

The man in the picture look very anxious. Looks like he is going through something very serious and it is kind of out of his control. The wrinkles and the hands that approach him shows that he had been through a lot and he is probably been pressured a lot as well.

Jai-Jai, Block A link

12/3/2020 10:21:57 am

I agree with you that he is going through something very serious because of how wide his eyes opened.

Q (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 11:01:22 am

This picture can give you anxiety when you at it for a long time. Because of how intense his emotion is, you are also able to feel it.

Ping (English 12 Block F)

12/3/2020 11:41:03 am

I was amazed that you noticed his wrinkles. Little details like this could symbolize a lot and could better help us understand what the picture is trying to convey.

Nick English 12 Block E

12/3/2020 07:39:25 pm

I agree with you that the man looks very anxious, and seems like he is been controlled.

Jai-Jai, Block A link

12/3/2020 09:40:00 am

The picture shows a man looking straight into the camera biting his nails with 4 more hands covering his face. The man alone shows fear and worrisome. The extra hands shows that he is stressed and going through a lot of pressure.

Am English 11 B

12/3/2020 10:31:57 am

The picture itself looks pretty disturbing and creepy. The looks on the man's face shows fear and the feeling of being overwhelm.

Praew (AP Lang)

12/3/2020 10:55:54 am

The hands are representing other people holding the man back. The man in the middle is trying to come forward but the hands are holding him back. Each pair of hands seems to be different sets of hands so it could mean that many people, not just one, is holding him back.

Faith (AP Lang Block D)

12/8/2020 11:11:17 am

I agree with you that the hands represent something or someone holding the man back. However, I would rather interpret it as symbolism for life obstacles rather than physical people holding the man back. The multiple sets of hands can mean multiple issues or hardships.

T (AP Lang, Block D)

12/17/2020 08:58:35 pm

I agree with you that there is more than just one person trying to stop the man. I would also like to add that the man could perhaps be trying to pursue his dreams, but is reconsidering the consequences and trying to convince himself that he would fail.

Q (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 10:59:03 am

The man in distress judging from his intense eyes and creased forehead. He might be feeling distress because of all the hands trying to confine or stopping him. Similarly to how people react when we are bounded with our surrounding, preventing us to from doing something we like.

Ryo (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 11:09:02 am

Yes, the man is feeling encapsulated in a small space. He does not have the ability to escape his current state of emotion and physical location. He is unable to comprehend how he can escape his current confinements.

Ryo (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 11:03:46 am

The hands represent the struggles of the person's life while the viewable areas of his face represent the hope that the person can persist through their problems. The person is being overcome by his fears as evidenced by the abundance of hands. He is currently distressed and struggling his comprehend his current situation.

Earth (English 12 Blk F)

12/3/2020 11:21:25 am

I agree that the hands could represent some kind of obstacles in that person's life.

Beryl (AP Research)

12/3/2020 05:28:02 pm

I like how your comment sounds so optimistic compared to everyone else's. Your comment is the only one I've seen that talks about 'hope' from the picture.

Cho-Ching (English Block E)

12/4/2020 11:49:30 pm

Wow, I didn't think about this idea before. I like how you talk about hope and how the hands might represent the obstacle one must conquer.

Earth English Blk F

12/3/2020 11:19:36 am

From my point of view, the picture screams stressfulness and nervousness. I think it can reflect the emotions inside in many people hence the hands are "covering" his face. The way he is biting his fingers can highlight the anxiety that he is facing.

Ping (English 12 Block F)

12/3/2020 11:25:22 am

This image is extremely terrifying to me. It feels like the man is stranded in something and his eyes are full of panic and distress. The fingers grabbed on to his face, pushing it down and making it hard to breathe.

Isabel English 12 Block F

12/3/2020 01:35:41 pm

This picture makes me feel very depressed. The man in the picture seems to be controlled by many people, and he is unable to resist. This may be like the lives of many people, being controlled by different people and gradually losing themselves.

Dora English 11 B

12/3/2020 07:12:14 pm

This is true that you said people may gradually lose themselves under stress. I understand why people would act differently when they are under anxiety. It's really important for us to realise what's really inside ourselves.

Wesley AP Research

12/4/2020 06:21:05 pm

This relates to many elements in society as people do seem easily manipulated by other people. There is a possibility that this man may be manipulated mentally but this picture does show it more literally to better prove their point.

Ken ( English 11 Block B)

12/3/2020 02:39:16 pm

The image is representing a stressful man from the picture I can see that this man is being abused and It is horrifying for me to see a man getting abused.

Allie

12/3/2020 07:25:08 pm

From his facial expression the man truly looks scared and stressful from the hands pulling him back. It is as if he got hurt so many times and he sense nothing because fear!

Mean (English Block B)

12/4/2020 10:07:06 pm

Abused is kind of a strong word. For me, I think he just being stress and uncomfortable from others.

Beryl (AP Research)

12/3/2020 05:27:03 pm

The first word that I could think of when I saw the picture is oppression. The hands on the man's face seems to be rendering him useless, much like societal pressure/government oppression. The way the fingers curls into the man's' mouth but leaves space for his eyes might symbolize the fact that the man can see everything clearly (the truth) but is prevented from speaking out.

Mint (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 07:19:11 pm

As you said, he seems to acknowledge everything that is going on, but can't speak out. You described a detail I didn't notice, which made me understand the picture more clearer.

Phakhom (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 06:04:47 pm

The mood and tone of the pictures express a hurtful. It look like he is in a depression and pressure which is from other people, which is shown by the hands. His eye has express how he feels uncomfortable and hurtful.

Pumpkin (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 08:03:14 pm

It it true that the picture makes us feel hurtful. The hands make the picture full of depression. And his facial expression shows that he is uncomfortable.

Aom (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 10:54:42 pm

I can relate to your comment because I do think that the fingers are problem/pressure from other people that caused him to have this kind of facial expression.

Hoon (English 11 Block H)

12/4/2020 12:49:40 am

Your description reminds me that he might be scared by those hands because at first I think that it might scared of the thing in front of him not the hands. I agree with you that he looks painful and it might be because of those hands that try to stretch his face or stop him from doing anything.

Mean (Block B)

12/4/2020 10:05:29 pm

That it not come in mind when I saw the picture but it's kinda true. The words that describe him perfectly probably are uncomfortable and anxiety.

Brendon

12/3/2020 06:42:25 pm

In this picture, I could see the man's distress. The hands that are pulling him back looks to be a symbolism for fear, or oppression. It seems like the man is in a very tough situation and is desperate for help, but he's overwhelmed by the hands (fear), not knowing what to do.

Allie

12/3/2020 07:23:19 pm

I can see how the man are feeling desperate and overwhelmed through his facial expression. The hands are pulling him back, trying to take him into the unknown. It is fear that eating him up.

Baibua (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 04:39:01 pm

At first, I did not really think that he is desperate for help. But when I read your comment and look back at the picture it is really like he needs some help.

Dora English 11 B

12/3/2020 07:09:58 pm

The man in this picture seems to be struggling with all of the hands holding around his head. I believe the hands could be any kinds of stressors that cause the man's anxiousness, it could be relationships, financial, or intrapersonal. He is overwhelmed by the stress, which he response by acting out his anger and fright.

Pumpkin (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 08:23:50 pm

The hands on the man's head could be the cause of his stress. It could also represent the society he is in. The man's face is the reaction of that.

Christine (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 04:58:09 pm

I believe that you are right, the color and the expression of the man does give off a more gloomy tone to it rather than a cheerful one.

Krystal Lin (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 07:25:10 pm

If you just focus on the color, you will find this picture was full of stress just like you said "he is overwhelmed by the stress"

Cindy ( AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 10:27:28 pm

My thoughts never went towards how the colors in the picture may be portraying something. Your comment gave me a new way of interpreting the picture. Maybe the picture may be trying to show us how the man's life was not ideal, and now he is trying to escape from it.

Mint (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 07:13:17 pm

It seems like the guy in the picture wants to express his thoughts, but other people are holding him back. His facial expression and his opened mouth are being grabbed back by many hands, which represent how much he want to do something but can’t. This situation also happen in life often, when others stop us from doing something we want to.

Tham AP research

12/3/2020 08:14:15 pm

I agree that in life we are constantly being held back from various reasons. But I think that sometimes us being held back is for the bigger purpose of not harming people accidentally.

Pam (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 09:48:02 pm

I disagree with your statement saying that the guy wants to express his thoughts, but the society is trying to hold him back. In my opinion, I think that those hands are the hands of the man's inner self that is trying to hold him back.

Poohpha English 12 Block E

12/4/2020 08:23:10 pm

This is basically evaluating the word lack of freedom.

T (AP Lang, Block D)

12/17/2020 08:56:16 pm

I agree with your opinion, and I would like to add that we should try to continue our path and to not be stopped by others. That other opinions should not bother us from pursuing what we need.

Allie

12/3/2020 07:21:39 pm

The first word that came to my mind when I saw this picture was fear. The eyes are trying to communicate the how much fear they are having. The picture itself is dark and scary.

Nick English 12 Block E

12/3/2020 07:38:23 pm

In this picture it shows a men's face that hold by hands. In his eyes, we could see that he is anxious and scared. And the men seems to be controlled by those hands.

Sao-Long Block E

12/4/2020 12:03:46 pm

I am conflicted, he now seemed more and more restrained after reading all the comments made by other people. But I definitely can see that he is filled with anxiety.

Cindy ( AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 10:30:05 pm

I agree with you on how the man seems anxious, but what if he is acting it out rather than actually feeling this way? People always hide their true emotions, and maybe this is also one the situations. He maybe trying to hide his true emotions and show that he is anxious to blend into the picture.

Pumpkin (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 07:49:26 pm

The man in the image looks scared. His eyes are wide open and he is bitting his finger, it shows that he is scared. The other hand in the images are the circumstance and situation that scares him.

Ally (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 10:00:15 pm

I like how you described the hands in the picture as situations that cause the man to have anxiety. It is true that with his eyes and mouth wide open, he is showing that he's scared. This shows how eyes and facial expression can convey many feelings to the people who see it.

Hoon (English 11 Block H)

12/4/2020 12:47:06 am

I like the way how you can describe the picture in short description but full of information and easy to understand. I agree with you that the man really look scared but then I'm not really sure if the hand that he was bitten is his own hand or it might be others'.

Tham AP Research

12/3/2020 08:12:09 pm

This image shows that we can only see changes happen but cannot respond to it. This is most likely talking about a certain type of government that restricts the citizens' actions. Thailand is also experiencing the problem of the lack of Freedom of Speech as of this moment.

Sao-Long Block E

12/4/2020 12:01:27 pm

I have no idea that he was being restricted, I thought he was just panicking.

Poohpha English 12 Block E

12/4/2020 08:22:21 pm

I like how you give an example about the current thing that is happening.

Ning (English 11, Block B)

12/3/2020 08:19:18 pm

With the hands pushing all over the man's face, it creates a stressful and uncomfortable mood. The fingers are everywhere, straggling him to stay in place. There are pain and fear in his eyes but there seems to be no way for him to escape.

pakawat (english 11 blk H)

12/3/2020 09:18:26 pm

I do agree, that the man is in an uncomfortable position, struggling to get out, and it seem very sad and pitiful

Ally (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 09:57:05 pm

I like how you described the mood of the picture as a whole. It does look like the man is uncomfortable but it also looks like he has no other way to overcome the fear he has. His eyes show his fear and anxiety and how stressed he is.

Aom (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 10:52:45 pm

I really like how you describe the fingers that are straggling him. This shows that he is under a lot of pressure and in a stressful situation.

Emmy (AP Research + Lang)

12/3/2020 09:09:04 pm

It's true that a single picture can speak a thousand words. As I read through the comments to this MixedInk post, I see many different perceptions of the same image. In my eyes, this picture represents the pressure in which many people feel to conform to societal norms; with hands representing the pressure from society and eyes wide open expressing fear, conforming to societal norms is a crippling process to one's identity.

pakawat (english 11 blk H)

12/3/2020 09:19:45 pm

When I first look at the picture, i also see the hands as other's people social norms, or the burden that weigh us because of society judgment, and how it only create problems.

Pam (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 09:45:57 pm

I like how you connect the feeling of the man in the photo to the pressure he feels under the society norms.

Birdy

12/6/2020 07:20:37 pm

I couldn't agree more the fact that he is almost in the sense of captivated. These perspective is seen his facial expression, the pressure from the society may be very vital and brutal. Meaning that he must live up to those expectations sometimes in order to fit the society norms.

pakawat (english 11 blk H)

12/3/2020 09:17:35 pm

The picture shows a picture of a man's face with lot of hands covering his face, his facial expression seems to reveal a sense of anxiety and a overload of thoughts. The hands could be seen in many different way, it could either be seen as his own hand or other hands. In either case, it represented the burden and weight of either his own thoughts, or other peoples thoughts of him.

Ken (English F)

12/3/2020 09:44:01 pm

The picture shows how the guy might be having a hard and stressful times. The hands on his face represents fear and anger that is overwhelming. his eyes is explaining all the emotions that is coming out of his minds.

Pam (English 12 Block E)

12/3/2020 09:44:31 pm

The man in the photo seems shocked and terrified his eyes portray how anxious he is. He is biting his fingers and nails which is a habit adopted by adults when they feel nervous. There are wrinkles on his face showing how stressful he is.

Ally (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 09:54:09 pm

The man in the picture looks like he's being controlled by others. Those hands were keeping him away from freedom by holding his face and not let him move. He looks frightened overall and it also looks like he wants to get those hands off of him.

Belle (AP Research A) link

12/4/2020 08:13:42 am

I agree that the man is under some kind of control. Although we do not know who or what is controlling him, it is pretty safe to assume that they do not want him to speak up. He must be holding a valuable information that could create a real impact.

Sally (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 10:55:54 pm

I like how this has taken a more story-telling way, but at the same time addressing something really important. In the modern world, many people who speak out the truth or try to create an impact have been held back or arrested. Reading these responses reminded me of V for Vendetta.

Ruby (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 10:48:33 pm

I agree that the man looks frightened because of all the hands that are on his face, controlling him.

Aom (English 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 10:47:19 pm

The guy in the picture seems to be stress and uncomfortable. The fingers all around him represent the problem surrounding him. He is overwhelmed by all fingers that are all over his face.

Belle (AP Research A) link

12/4/2020 08:10:38 am

I agree that the man seems to be stressed and uncomfortable. I also feel like he is under extreme pressure to not speak up about something. It is very likely that he may have witnessed something inhumane that he cannot speak of.

Mim #3378 (Eng 11 Block H)

12/3/2020 11:11:26 pm

The man in the picture looks very nervous. All of the hands and the fingers around his face might represent all of the problems that he has to face and also might mean that there are other people trying to stop him from seeing and saying something. Maybe stop him from seeing something that others did wrong or stop him from saying the truth.

Hoon (English 11 Block H)

12/4/2020 12:41:31 am

The face of the man represents that he is shock or fear of something. His expression is like want to speak out but there are hands that block him. The hands represent the barriers of this man as it makes him cannot do anything.

Baibua (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 04:32:13 pm

The hands really look like it’s trying not to let the man do anything. I also think he is in shock from something.

Mars (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 07:39:57 am

From the look of the man's face, it seems like he was under fear or are being tortured. The many other hands on his face seems to indicate that he is being hold back, or being pressured, by others. From the look of everything else, it seems like he tried to speak up about something, something perhaps about needing a help, but in the end, he was stifled by others.

Belle (AP Research A) link

12/4/2020 07:57:31 am

This image shows a man who is being suppressed. His wide eyes show that he is trying to tell us something that could be a matter of life and death. The hands holding him back can be interpreted as the society who may have made him feel so insignificant that he is unable to alarm us of such disaster.

Sao-Long Block E

12/4/2020 11:52:34 am

Man was panicking so hard, he grew two extra pairs of arms to touch his face. He was under so much stress, his bottom pair of hands jammed straight through his lips. Can't even begin to imagine what he saw that caused him this much distress.

Ruby (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 10:52:31 pm

This is a very interesting thought. If panicking make people grow arms, then some of us would be having more than two arms.

Baibua (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 04:27:06 pm

I think the man is trying to escape from something, trying to be free from those hands. The hands represents his responsibility or the things that keeps pulling him away from getting what he want. He looks like he really wants to escape from those hands, I believe that if he try to move with more desire he can escape from it.

Sinny (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 04:56:44 pm

I can see fear, anxiety, and horror in those eyes, or more, I'd say, I can feel the helplessness. The hands represent the pressure like the shackles that are going to tear him apart, he is uncomfortable under those hands, but it seems like he has nothing to do for escaping from those scary hands. The filter of the picture, which is black and white, also renders a scary and disturbing tone for the picture.

Wesley AP Research

12/4/2020 06:01:03 pm

This photo can be interpreted as if you are trying to hold yourself back or you are too weak and is held back by other people. This picture shows that you should try to not get held back as what is held back should only be your fear and things that are not good and you should show courage and stand up for what you believe for. This is mostly hold back because society admires people who are perfect and flaws are neglected and most of the time not treated properly.

Michelle (AP Research Block A)

12/6/2020 03:09:36 pm

While your statement makes sense to me, I do have a different idea about this image. To me, this image illustrates a man who is being controlled by powers. I believe that the fear the man is experiencing is the fear to lose all his freedom and being locked in prison.

Krystal Lin (English 11 Block B)

12/4/2020 07:21:33 pm

This image is very depressing. Many hands represent this society. He wants to find the truth and see the world clearly, but these many hands are preventing him. This also means that he is incompatible with this society. Maybe he sees this society clearly, but the same society is preventing him from speaking out.

Poohpha English 12 Block E

12/4/2020 08:21:01 pm

This picture represents the limit of perceptions due to many factors. The hands surrounding the face represents the barriers each person will face without any freedom to do things. For sometime, lack of perception can lead to violence.

Aaron

12/4/2020 10:32:29 pm

True! Lack of perception can lead to violence in some cases. And we must try to avoid this from happening.

Kris

12/6/2020 04:32:16 pm

While I did look at the picture in a non-literal way, it did not even cross my mind to apply it to the real world. I love how you purposely related it to a grander theme. The description alone makes the picture more profound than before.

Birdy

12/4/2020 08:51:19 pm

The man as displayed in the portrait shows many hands touching his face representing the sense of hope that the person can persist through one's problem. The hands itself may also represent the burdens and stress he's going through in order to express. Perhaps, the society may not want him to expose or let out something, he looks like he's in need of an help.

Aaron

12/4/2020 10:31:46 pm

I agree that the hands represent the burden and stress that he is going through. He must be struggling and wanting to say something but could not.

vivi (english 11 block h)

12/4/2020 09:36:11 pm

The image of the man with many hands wrapped around his face delievers a message of terror, it appears to be an emotion of the man. With eyes opened wide, wrinkled forehead, opened mouth with a sign of being shock, symbolizes fear. The black and white color of the photo can be either interpreted as a painting, an old image, or edited for the aesthetics.

Miumiu (Eng 11 blk H)

12/4/2020 11:57:00 pm

I like how you mentioned small details about this picture like the wrinkled forehead and the color of the photo. I would agree with you that the picture symbolizes fear.

Mean (English Block B)

12/4/2020 10:03:55 pm

The first thing thing comes in mind is that he's very anxious and definitely calling for help. Based from what I see, it's probably his fingers in his mouth. It's a sign of anxious. Other than that two hands, there's other hands which might represents how other people trying to control him.

Miumiu (Eng 11 blk H)

12/4/2020 11:54:58 pm

I like how you say that the fingers in the mouth were probably his. That would show that the man was extremely anxious.

Cindy ( AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 10:19:13 pm

Right after studying the photo, I get a vibe that the man is being oppressed. His freedom may be stripped away or he may be pressured into doing something against his beliefs. It seems like as if he is trying to call for help, but the hands surrounding him are preventing him from doing so.

Sally (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 10:48:46 pm

I agree with this, and I also think this is a good explanation. The man does look oppressed, or even scared to express himself. I think your idea of "call for help" is really interesting

Mint (English block H)

12/6/2020 11:43:24 am

Its so true that it seems like the hand surrounding him is preventing him to do so since it looks very tense.

Michelle (AP Research Block A)

12/6/2020 03:11:38 pm

I have the same feeling and idea about this image as you. The man seems to be experiencing fear while trying to escape from the "hands". This is as if, the hands are controlling him and taking away his freedom to act or speak freely.

Aurora (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 10:23:42 pm

After carefully observing the image, I can sense that the author is trying to convey an emotional message to the audience. The wrinkles on the individual's face and the anxious eyes told me that he is being forced and pressured to do something unethical. Additionally, the author's message displays the unfairness of society such as inequality.

Jer 2967 English block F

12/6/2020 10:51:28 pm

Your thought is quite deep and I like it. It is very interesting how you think this picture might portray life or death. This is the best comment here.

Aaron English Block E

12/4/2020 10:31:06 pm

Suffocating from those hands, I feel like the man is struggling to have his voices heard. With his facial expression showing how uncomfortable and struggling he is, this might portray life or death. With his eyes opened, it also shows stress.

Mint (Block H)

12/6/2020 11:42:10 am

His facial expression can really tell us a lot. His wide eyes really show the stress and things that he might be going through.Which may be caused by the things he’s going through.

Mark

12/6/2020 10:50:19 pm

your response is very visual and clear, I like how you view this image in a different light. You don't just look at the surface, but actually dig deep into it and found what the image represented to you.

Sally (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 10:39:23 pm

The man has his eyes opened wide and looking terrified, with his mouth stuffed and his eyes forced to be open. The hands are holding him back but at the same time covering his face, which I think symbolizes the lost of identity. This represents the society nowadays where you eventually lose yourself and your own identity over other people's opinions (the hands).

Ruby (AP Research Block A)

12/4/2020 10:46:26 pm

This person is trapped by their own thoughts and the hands each represent different things that are trapping the person. This person looks scared with all the hands trapping him and he is unable to break free from the hands because they are all grabbing him so tightly. I think this image is telling us to not overthink or we are going to end up like this person.

Cho-Ching (English Block E)

12/4/2020 11:39:31 pm

The picture shows a man with eyes wide opened, hands digging through his wriggle face and stuffing his mouth. This illustration symbolized anxiety and the feelings of being trapped inside. The hands digging through his face and stuffing his mouth could represent the society stopping him or pressure him not to say something out.

Miumiu (Eng 11 blk H)

12/4/2020 11:52:04 pm

The man in the picture looks fearful and terrified. The hands are forcing him to see things that reminded him of the bad memories. I think he is trying his best to overcome his fear.

Krystal english block h

12/5/2020 12:06:02 am

The man in this image seems been controlled by others hands. I can feel his anxiety from his face. The tone of this picture is using high contrast with black and white, it makes the feeling of the anxiety stronger.

Kris

12/6/2020 04:29:45 pm

Your artistic interpretation has given a new depth to this picture. I at first only thought to look at the picture for its subject matter. However, after reading your comment I am able to see the components that make up the whole.

Mint (Block H)

12/6/2020 11:40:37 am

This picture when looking at make me feel uncomfortable. The hand that is squeezing the man face make me feel like there are some sort of tension in this picture. The color of the picture also reminds me of worries.

Michelle (AP Research Block A)

12/6/2020 03:05:25 pm

The man in the picture looks nervous. There are many hands covering his face and pushing him down, this makes me feel that he is experiencing pressure where doesn’t have the power to speak or act with his own will. The picture is colorless, which makes the atmosphere heavier and stressful.

Jer 2967 English Block F

12/6/2020 10:49:32 pm

I like how you relate to the real world. I understand that it's very tough when we have no power to speak or act with own will.

Kris

12/6/2020 04:28:10 pm

In a literal sense we see that the man is having hands on him and most likely holding him back. However, we can also interpret this as the man feeling that the people around him are holding him back. That he is afraid how the people who are close to him do not actually have his best interest in mind.

Jer 2967 English Block F

12/6/2020 10:48:16 pm

The man is being controlled by many hands. I can feel intense anxiety in this picture. The wrinkles on his forehead, eyes, and slight opening in mouth seem to show that he is very worries..

Mark

12/6/2020 10:48:19 pm

The man shows that he is in fear. From what I see, I think he is going through a situation that is straining and hard. It might also show internal conflict where he is struggling because there are too many expectations from other people.

Chon Lin

12/6/2020 11:00:57 pm

From the image, I can tell that he is being forced by a lot of people to do things that he doesn't want to. I can feel that he is very stressed and is currently in a huge amount of pressure. His facial expression shows anxiety, tension, and frustration. I think that he is also forcing himself to go through things despite his true intention.

Copter 12Eng

12/6/2020 11:27:26 pm

From what I saw in the picture. I know that it kind of sad because the tone and color they use express. It can feel the stressed and lot of pressure. I think that it look like a men that get force to do something. Or he might be a slave.

Dada (AP Lang block D)

12/7/2020 03:49:06 pm

I agree with you because from the colour tone in the picture, we can see that it represents stressed and tension. To add on, the hands pushing him down can also be shown as him getting controlled or forced.

Pro (English H)

12/7/2020 01:10:35 pm

When I look at the image, I feel disgusted because of how many fingers the man has around his face. I also feel sad and concerned, since maybe he is getting held back. I also felt intimidated by the hands since I could be the one those hands grab next.

Dada (AP Lang block D)

12/7/2020 03:50:15 pm

I agree with you because when I first look at this picture, I also didn't like what I saw. It's scary to me and I feel sad and concerned for the man in the picture as well.

Dada (AP Lang block D)

12/7/2020 03:46:44 pm

In the picture above, the man looks worried and uncomfortable. There are hands pushing him down and he is biting his nails. As you can see, he also has many wrinkles on his forehead and that shows that he is stressed and anxious about something.

Faith (AP Lang Block D)

12/8/2020 11:09:05 am

I agree that his physical appearance is unpleasant. Wrinkles usually come with stress and stressed out people tend to age quicker.

Faith (AP Lang Block D)

12/8/2020 11:07:17 am

In the picture above, the man looks mortified and anxious. I can tell because his eyes are wide open in shock, he is biting his nails, and he has prominent dark circles. There are also hands pushing him down, which I assume symbolizes life obstacles and hardships.

T (AP Lang, Block D)

12/17/2020 08:53:52 pm

I would say that the man in the picture is being stopped from trying to express or say something. The man's face seems to be scared and tortured. This reminds me of the past, where students might not be able to show their feelings and ideas, but to only feel what they are supposed to feel.

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