When the query asking him about what symbol he would choose to represent him, he broke down the admittedly unfair expectation of a silly response. For the first time during this exchange, he donned an earnest expression as he attempted to seriously structure the words he wanted to say. Settling his thoughts, he decided that a fist would accurately embody him. With concise but genuine words, he simply explained that both him and a fist depicted strength. When asked what the importance of strength to him was, Andrew referred to an earlier question he was asked; “what is the greatest advice an older family member has told you that you still apply now?” His answer was “never let people get too close.” He explained that living by that specific advice has inadvertently built a wall of protection around him. With this wall, he is indifferent to painful dilemmas and it has prevented him from getting hurt. Andrew’s smile was not present during his explanation, but his honesty and emotion was
When the query asking him about what symbol he would choose to represent him, he broke down the admittedly unfair expectation of a silly response. For the first time during this exchange, he donned an earnest expression as he attempted to seriously structure the words he wanted to say. Settling his thoughts, he decided that a fist would accurately embody him. With concise but genuine words, he simply explained that both him and a fist depicted strength. When asked what the importance of strength to him was, Andrew referred to an earlier question he was asked; “what is the greatest advice an older family member has told you that you still apply now?” His answer was “never let people get too close.” He explained that living by that specific advice has inadvertently built a wall of protection around him. With this wall, he is indifferent to painful dilemmas and it has prevented him from getting hurt. Andrew’s smile was not present during his explanation, but his honesty and emotion was