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In English, the word revenant in Andrew Wyeth's 1949 painting refers to someone who has returned, supposedly from the dead. It comes from the French verb revenir: to return. Today, "return" made me think of rescue workers returning, from exhaustion, to the chaos of ten years ago.
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Thanks, Tess! I somehow imagine I won't be the only one looking at the Wyeth painting and thinking of September 11, 2001, but this was my first thought, so I had to go with it.
Although not a US American, I am North American, and Canada could easily have been a target on that dreadful day. As I mentioned to one blogger friend, I remember where I was (I was asleep) and what happened (a friend phoned; she told me to wake up and turn on the TV after the first plane) just as I remember where I was and what I was doing on November 22, 1963 when John F. Kennedy was shot.
19 comments:
good take... good post...
JJRod'z
I like it that you made him a hero when, to me, he looks like one mean son of a gun.
Also, I like your notion of "return TO the dead (dying, injured)" as opposed to "return FROM the dead." Timely.
Recursive and timely, linked to the events of this day.
I've got a lump in my throat. So very touching.
Perfect! Perfect!
An interesting, and most generous, take on 9/11 from Canada -- thanks.
So you found bravery - well done!
This is a very touching interpretation of the painting! I like it.
powerful response to the prompt Kay
I did not look up the translation- but of course it is fitting!
thanks for a relevant take!
nice play for the particular anniversary and to see an actor overcome their vanity to help is a great message itself...
Most apt, Kay:-)
a very powerful return... love the depth, the need to help.
Very well done Kay!
Dear Kay:
Very topical the subject; the balm needed for this open-wound that never heals. Excellent memory-inducer!
Excellent interpretation...
Beautiful post, Kay.
A natural and timely response to this image that hides much injury, pain and sorrow.
My first thought when seeing the image was 9/11, but then other things came to mind...
Simple in its honesty, eloquently written.
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