They had something close in front of them, a picture in front of their eyes that came between them and the world, which was the thing most adults seemed to have.
In Alice Munro's "Family Furnishings: Selected Stories," the narrative presents a poignant observation about the perception of adults. It suggests that many grown-ups carry a specific mental image that creates a barrier between them and reality. This image shapes their understanding of the world and influences how they interact with it.
The quote implies that this "picture" can serve as both a protective lens and a limiting filter, affecting emotional connections...
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