My first reaction at a glance was “Nice tribute.” But my overactive mind quickly had me pull back that compliment. As innocent or non-malicious as the intention is for this drawing, a few failures in that intention became apparent.
First one is that heaven’s gates are closed to Jim Brown. Second one is Jim Brown had to run through the closed gates to enter heaven. Thirdly, there’s an insinuation that an angel may be tempted to stop Jim Brown from entering heaven.
I’m sure those things weren’t being suggested. But perception can mean everything by individuals.
My first reaction at a glance was “Nice tribute.” But my overactive mind quickly had me pull back that compliment. As innocent or non-malicious as the intention is for this drawing, a few failures in that intention became apparent.
First one is that heaven’s gates are closed to Jim Brown. Second one is Jim Brown had to run through the closed gates to enter heaven. Thirdly, there’s an insinuation that an angel may be tempted to stop Jim Brown from entering heaven.
I’m sure those things weren’t being suggested. But perception can mean everything by individuals.