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[agentlibre]

The first person to correctly guess why I like this piece gets a lollipop. Strawberry, apple and blueberry, all mixed. Red, green and blue. If you take the lolly off the pop and spin it fast enough it will become invisible. Right.

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[n_early_lost]

Because it forces people to ask themselves, "What does this mean?"

[agentlibre]

I like your answer, but it was not the correct, as in the "why I like it correct" one.

What does it mean to you, then?

[n_early_lost]

My answer was implied. That you enjoyed the fact that it makes others think. You enjoy seeing how others think, analyze and interpret.

It means to me that the artist was not fond of painting human faces, considering some of the other works he created.

[agentlibre]

Ah, does indeed correctly address the issue of why I would ask the question publicly.

An interesting interpretation.

[OOC: Ayumi: "Points for interesting answer, but still not the right one!" She likes how he's replying, btw. Cocky, but he is reading her very well!]

[zer0_control]

Not knowing your personal tastes or interests, I cann't wager a guess as to why you fancy this piece of art. It is a rather interesting piece to pick, I must say. A man, hiding his face behind an apple. I wonder what the symbolism is there? Why does the man hide? Is there something he doesn't want to see, or does he not want to be seen by someone? What could he be hiding?

My interpretation would be the apple is symbolic of sin, and the man hiding behind the apple is trying to hide behind his sins. He is a proper, upstanding gentleman- his suit and his hat, and his straight posture suggest that- and he...has something to hide. Shame. Guilt, perhaps. He cannot face the world as he is now...

[agentlibre]

And yet the apple is not only in his face, it is in ours. Would you say that, were the apple to represent sin, it is possible that the man is flaunting his so-called sins, rather than hiding them?

[zer0_control]

Perhaps. However, if I wanted to flaunt my sins, I would not hold them in front of my face, but in my hand. I'd want the world to see who those sins belonged to.

[agentlibre]

A very interesting interpretation.

Why would you care what the world thought of you? Does openly revealing your sins to others make you strong, or does being indifferent to what others think imply that you are beyond the influence of others' opinions on your behavior?

[darker_alice]

I have seen you ask a question such as this before. While I don't particularly enjoy the taste of sweets, this is much more my fancy.

Like the others above you, I do see the symbol of the apple (however incorrectly interpreted later on, as an "apple" is not stated anywhere in Genesis) as a Christian symbol. However, it is the title that captures my attention. The Son of Man.

I believe this is an interpretation of man being forever marked as a being seeking knowledge, hence the symbolism of the "apple," the fruit of knowledge in this case. Therefore, "man" strives forth to learn more, to be in the know. In my younger days, my best name for this was curiosity, and I think its very much appropriate.

Of course, art has changed since my time, as has its attempts to interpret it. This is merely my own speculation.

[agentlibre]

Am I to understand you enjoy discussion such as this as its own reward?

You mentioned that it would be termed "curiosity" in your younger days. What would you say it would be called now? If there is a change, would you say explains that change?

A question for you, should you wish to address it: what would a painting entitled, "The Daughter of Man" look like?

[darker_alice]

That would be correct. People might find the strange circumstances of Econtra is excitable, but I find intelligent conversation and discussion more stimulating.

I did. I suppose I can't call it that now, because what happens hear is much more encompassing. The word "curiosity" hardly seems proper any longer.

That's an interesting question. Personally, I would vote Lilith. It embodies both the spirit and intelligence of women.

[agentlibre]

Do you actively seek out conversation partners? What are your criteria for "intelligent" conversations?

I do not follow. Are you saying that in Econtra's context, the meaning/applicability of certain words in your vocabulary has been altered?

Ah, Lilith. Doing what, exactly? If you would, please describe the composition to me.

[OOC: Holy crap! Ayumi is trying very very hard not to be extremely biased in Alice's favor right now, just for mentioning Lilith ("Lilith" = Ayumi's investigation name in her world).]

[agentlibre]

...Ah.

There is no need to apologize.