The Painter

Out of all the characters, I would have to say the Painter from the earlier scenes is the one that truely understood that one cannot hide from Death, and that it is all around the place. He also viewed life as it is, and not how it should be. When the squire walked in to observe the paintings, he was puzzled as to why the painter did not paint something more cheerful. The squire insisted that no one will view the painting of death if it is depressing. But the painter replied that this is the reality, and nothing but the truth. He also painted some images of the black plague, and the people whipping themselves. The squire found it tough to observe it. But from the painters point, it was how he viewed life. He was not optimistic about it, but realistic. The squire had an optimistic view on life. He was not able to stare at the painting, which sort of shows that he did not want to accept the truth.