A beggar boy goes to school.

This painting reproduction was given to me by a Palestinian student of mine in the Graduate School of the University of Santo Tomas. He told me he carried it all along with his books until he finished his graduate studies.

"Thank you for everything, sir." He said brimming with smile. His handshake of goodbye was firm. Then he opened his briefcase. "I am giving you this simple souvenir. I hope you'll like it."

It is the most haunting painting I've ever seen. It is a contradiction of society - and to mankind.

How do you interpret the painting? Enter into the Comments of this Blog your answer. Or send by e-mail avrotor @gmail.com Our followers and readers, I'm sure, will be greatly delighted of your interpretation. You may use poetry, essay or any form. Thank you - AVR.



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The way I interpret the painting is that everyone has a chance to experience the normal life of a person. Even though someone is unfortunate to life, he has the right to experience also the things that a normal boy can get. Poverty is never a hindrance to continue life and to improve ones life status. Even if the boy is a beggar, he has also dreams that he wants to achieve. It is heart melting what the painting shows. Some may discriminate these people but we must never underestimate the capabilities of each of us, because we will never can tell who can really be successful and find fulfillment and happiness in life.

Mary Beth C. Galleto, St Paul University QC


The painting portrays a child watching a group of children in the school while studying. I think the child is envious of the children who are studying because their parents can afford their education while in his case, he’s just standing outside the room and can’t do anything but only to stare at them. It’s a sad reality that many children nowadays can’t go to school because they can’t afford the tuition. One of the main reasons why this is happening is because of poverty. Yet we can overcome this problem by doing something for ourselves, we can go to a public school, study hard, aim for high grades, attain our goal to finish studies and to have a good job in the future.

Maveric Cabardo, SPUQC
II- BST

It made me realized how lucky I am experiencing all the comfort in life. And for having the opportunity to study in a good school.

The boy is a representation of a person who has the complete determination in everything that he does, no matter what the hindrances are.

Chiara Alyssa Cochico, SPUQC




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