You see this is a chair, but when you come to describe it, you do so from where you are positioned, and from your own perspective, and so you cannot say there is only one way of seeing a chair, can you? No, obviously not. If you cannot say this about so simple an object as a chair, how can you possibly pass an absolute judgment on any given individual?
📖 Azar Nafisi
In Azar Nafisi's memoir "Reading Lolita in Tehran," the author explores the idea of perspective and individual interpretation. She illustrates this concept using a simple chair as an example, suggesting that one’s understanding of an object, or anyone for that matter, is shaped by their own viewpoint and context. This implies that there are multiple valid perspectives and that no single interpretation can claim absolute truth.
Nafisi challenges the notion of making definitive judgments about others, arguing that such assessments are inherently limited by one's own position and biases. By drawing attention to the subjective nature of perception, she underscores the complexity of human understanding and interactions, prompting readers to consider how their perspectives shape their views of individuals and the world around them.
