A Picture's Worth: In-class Exercise

1. When was this photo taken? The narrator's first year at university
2. Who took the photo?  The narrator, Lori Smith, took the picture.
3. Where was this photo taken? around the corner from the narrator's halls of residence
4. Why was this photo taken?   the narrator found the graffiti very inspiring as it’s not often that we see such classy graffiti – something that really makes we think
5. Why is this photo meaningful for the writer?  the quote is inspiring, and if only everyone thought that way, the world would be a better place
6. What is the story behind this photo? The writer heard about the bad experiences of her gay friends in the village. She started to think why they are treated like this, and she saw  the quote on the fence round a building site, taking the picture because he felt inspired and hoped people can change their attitude to those people like her friends.
7. Who are the characters in the story? The narrator, and her friends in the village
8. Where is the setting? Manchester, where the writer lived
9. What are the series of Events? The writer moved to a gay village, and knew many new friends. They were all friendly. The place was also full of unthreatening atmosphere. However, she knew some people cannot accept this, and heard about sad experiences of her friends. She thought they should not be treated like this. She saw the quote which inspired him on the fence, so she took the picture.
10. What is the 'tension' generated in the story? The writer came to the gay village and found it had unthreatening atmosphere in most of the bars.
11. What is the climax in the story? Some people are not accepting homosexuality, and the writer chatted with her gay friends about their bad experiences. She was inspired by the quote. She hoped more people could be inspired.
12. What is the resolution? If everyone can think about the quote and be nice to them, the world would be better. Besides, even if it is just by using a spray can and a blank wall, a few people might change their attitude toward the homosexuality.
13. What is the message behind the story? Homosexuality should be respected as heterosexual. They should be treated better in the world.