One of the main lines I was inspired by was, “There was something very special, but it wasn't inside Josie. It was inside those who loved her.” This line was really important as I think it really showcases what makes rainbows so special. Without fail, every time my mom sees a rainbow she immediately lets the whole family know, and this was the only time I can remember seeing a rainbow without my mom there. Rainbows are so beautiful because we give them meaning and that really connected with how I read Josie in ‘Klara and the Sun” and connects with how people become important when we give each other meaning.
The other main line I focused on was, “Perhaps all humans are lonely. At least potentially.” This line really stuck out to me because when I was taking this picture, there were at least a dozen other people outside also taking pictures. If there wasn’t a rainbow then we wouldn’t have even spoken on that day. This connection and solace we all found in looking at an optical illusion was amazing. None of us really spoke, just exclaiming about how beautiful it was to see the rainbow and how crazy it was that this was happening. Most likely we all would have been alone if it wasn't for this moment, and the connection we all found was much like how Klara was able to find solace with Josie. Much like Klara’s ending though, it was drawn out, the rainbow slowly fading and people beginning to trickle back inside, to work on homework, or on their way home. I stood there, watching the rainbow fade and making a silent wish to the rainbow.