Well it's not completely about that, it's main purpose was to show the readers that everyone experiences a different scene. Meaning, everyone has a different point of view. Now, the concept of POV is mainly that details change for each individual. Perspectives, opinions, conclusions, even the instant in time and space.
Now, I know that not everyone notices this fact, but writing about it isn't really gonna change much. If you dedicate yourself to describe one scene, every reader will see something different.
On the other hand, the writer tells the reader to pay attention. Paying attention can mean: be alert, listen carefully, observe, inspect thoroughly. The more attentive you are, the more detailed your scene, the more specific your memory.
I agree in the fact that even when you show a lot of people the same scene they will see something different, which makes me wonder how is it that you see your surroundings different than what another person can see them.
ResponderEliminarDid you find it hard to pay attention to the whole skit? Because I know I certainly did and got distracted a lot.
ResponderEliminarI agree with you that it was a bit long, but I guess that was to make a point on how we need to pay attention on our surroundings.
ResponderEliminarHello Angel! I truly agree with this post, turning a simple walk into an extensive monologue is a bit unnecessary. The brunt of the story could have been executed in a much more timely manner.
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What I understood from the reading is that one can experience a “selective attention.” The same way you might ignore a little brother because your fixed on doing one thing but he continues to question what you are doing… in a similar manner, one can choose to pay attention to things. The case with taking walks, I believe, is that one pays attention to what one considers relevant at the moment. Wouldn’t you agree?
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