Topic > Brother Lemon Short Story - 709

Brother Lemon is surprised to see a painting of African Christ. "Danso had shown Him with a group of beggars, dirty, with their mouths twisted in perpetual looks of pain." (p.76) At this point, Brother Lemon speaks softly “Many – all of you – Do you see it that way?” and left the house. The reason why he left is not explained in the story. He may be disturbed by the healthy figure in contrast to the weak Jesus commonly shown in the West. The painting exposes Brother Lemon's prejudices and incomplete understanding of Christ and reveals his limited understanding of being