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The Banjo Lesson, 1893. Henry Ossawa Tanner, American. Hampton University, Hampton, Virginia.
1. What do you notice in this work of art?
2. Friendships usually happen with peers, although not exclusively. You might be friends with someone of a different age. Tell about a friendship with someone outside of your peer group and how it has been meaningful to you.
3. Choose a or b below:
a. Kahlil Gibran said, “Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.” Tell what the quote is saying about friendship.
b. Solomon wrote, “You can trust a friend who corrects you, but kisses from an enemy are nothing but lies” (Proverbs 27:6, CEV). What do you think this proverb is saying about friendship?
4. Look at the painting again. In the background, notice the pitcher and bread on the table. Sharing food is often a symbol of friendship. Draw a picture or find a digital image symbolizing friendship.
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