With the Photographer

1. What does the photographer claim about the nature of photographs?

1. • They capture the true essence of a person
2. • They are mere illusions and distortions of reality
3. • They are objective representations of the external world
4. • They reveal hidden truths about the human psyche

Answer: They are mere illusions and distortions of reality

2. How does the narrator feel as he looks at his proofs?

1. • Satisfied and pleased with the results
2. • Disappointed and disillusioned with his appearance
3. • Amused and entertained by the photographer's artistry
4. • Confused and perplexed by the unfamiliar image

Answer: Disappointed and disillusioned with his appearance

3. What is the photographer's ultimate goal in his work?

1. • To create beautiful and aesthetically pleasing images
2. • To expose the superficiality of human vanity
3. • To manipulate and control his subjects' perceptions
4. • To capture the fleeting nature of time and memory

Answer: To manipulate and control his subjects' perceptions

4. What literary device is predominantly used in the story to convey the narrator's internal conflict?

1. • Stream of consciousness
2. • Symbolism
3. • Irony
4. • Foreshadowing

Answer: Stream of consciousness

5. What is the overall tone of the story?

1. • Lighthearted and humorous
2. • Introspective and philosophical
3. • Cynical and pessimistic
4. • Romantic and sentimental

Answer: Introspective and philosophical

6. What is the significance of the final line, 'I have been photographed before, and I know there is no escape'?

1. • It suggests that the narrator is resigned to his fate
2. • It implies that photography is an inescapable part of modern life
3. • It hints at the narrator's ongoing struggle with self-identity
4. • All of the above

Answer: All of the above

7. Which of the following themes is explored in the story?

1. • The search for authenticity in a world of appearances
2. • The power of art to transform and transcend reality
3. • The fragility of human memory and perception
4. • All of the above

Answer: All of the above

8. How does the photographer react when the narrator requested for a photograph to be taken?

1. • Eagerly
2. • Hesitantly
3. • Without enthusiasm
4. • With enthusiasm

Answer: With enthusiasm

Question: Why did the narrator say these lines?

Answer: The narrator utters these lines in a moment of frustration and disbelief after seeing the edited photograph. The narrator is overwhelmed by the photographer's insistence on altering the image to fit a preconceived notion of beauty and perfection. This outburst reflects the growing discomfort with the photographer's manipulation.

Question: What does this reflect on the photographer and the larger society in today’s time?

Answer: This reflects on the photographer's desire for control and the societal pressure to conform to idealised standards of beauty. The photographer's willingness to drastically alter the narrator's image speaks to a culture obsessed with perfection and the erasure of individuality. It also highlights how external validation and the pursuit of an unattainable ideal can lead to a loss of authenticity and self-acceptance.

Question: What was the request from the narrator?

Answer: The narrator explicitly requested to have their photograph taken. This is evident from the direct statement, 'I WANT my photograph taken.'

Question: What do we know about the photographer here? Did he do a good job?

Answer: The photographer's response, 'looked at me without enthusiasm,' suggests a lack of interest or passion for their work at that moment. No, he did not do a good job as the narrator was not happy to see the distorted photograph. The photographer had edited the photograph to fit in the norms of beauty and distorted the identity and originality. The narrator does not accept the photograph at the end.