Question

How does the photographer find faults with the narrator’s face? Explain the way he suggests to make improvements in the photograph.

Answer 1

The photographer finds faults with almost every feature of the narrator’s face. He criticizes his ears, eyes, mouth, chin, hair, and other facial features. He asks the narrator to change his posture and expressions and later uses retouching techniques to alter his appearance. He even suggests removing the ears completely using the sulphide process. His suggestions show his obsession with creating an artificially perfect photograph.