: A small accordion-like instrument used by street performers to earn pennies.
: Millais emphasizes that the blind girl experiences nature through touch (the blades of grass) and sound, even if the visual "promise" of the rainbow is lost to her. Symbolism and Social Commentary ang_213002.jpg
: Their ragged clothing and the sign around the girl's neck (which likely read "Pity the Blind") highlight the harsh reality of the disabled poor in the 19th century. Key Visual Elements : A small accordion-like instrument used by street
: Resting on the girl's shoulder, it symbolizes the soul and the fragility of life. Its stillness suggests the girl is so quiet and in harmony with her surroundings that the creature does not fear her. Key Visual Elements : Resting on the girl's
: The background shows the town of Winchelsea with its distinctive church and level marshes.