Who is this old man? Does he have a name? Is he rich or poor – kind or mean? Where does he live? Is he educated or just street wise? Is he loved and has he known happiness?
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I joined a creative writing group today and we are tasked with writing a story with the topic of “An old man”. I found this unidentified image on the internet and I want to delve into his life and personality so he becomes alive in the story I am yet to write.
From looking at the photo, what do you see? Do you think he has had a hard life? Does he have any secrets? Is he famous? Perhaps I can use your observations in my story 🙂
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Looks like I have seen him somewhere.
Thanks Ranu. I wonder who he really is!
Have fun with the prompt.
Thanks Nancy 🙂
I believe surface ‘looks’ can be equal parts deceiving and leading. At his core, I suspect he is little different than you and I. However, his life story and experiences could vary wildly. But how does one know (and thus, write about) ‘who’ he is without knowing him?
Good on you for taking on the challenge! Enjoy.
Thanks Eric. I am looking forward to building up a picture of who he really is (from my imagination) 🙂
I hope the radio show goes well.
Great photo and questions to make one think
Thanks Elizabeth. I love the character lines in the photo – it makes me wonder about his life 🙂
Look into his eyes; what do you see there? Then look into his eyes within the context of his face. What do you see now? Begin from there and I think you will have your story.
Thank you! I like your approach to the old man. Doesn’t he have some wonderful character lines? I have started writing a story about him. I may post it on my blog when I am done 🙂
What a face!! Great photo!! 😉
Thanks Vossie 🙂
The trust I have in them is the highest, so I dont have an agent, but I let them take care of it.