Ethical dilemma I am happy that, thinking of the ethical dilemma I faced, the idea did not come to me immediately. I think this means that the decisions I made, were not troubled by any scruples. It does not so much matter whether I was right or wrong, but what is more important, is that my soul agrees with all my decisions. I want to describe very banal personal situation that I have faced. It is related to me and my good friend in the past. For a while, we were very close friends. We shared many secrets with each other, discussed everything what happened in our lives. This went on for almost a few years, until my friend met a guy, and, as it usually happens, fell in love with him and "lost her head" in that love. At that time I was also keen on my own relationships, so our friendship was not harmed and it continued. The only thing that darkened that time, was the fact that I did not really like my friend’s boyfriend. I usually find it easy enough to get on well with people, but that case was an exception. I almost could not be in the same room with that person for over an hour. The most interesting thing is that I could not explain why. I just did not like him at some intuitive level. But time has put everything into its places. After half a year, or maybe a year, I realized why I did not like that man. First, from different people, I learned that that guy was a liar and a deceiver. Then I made sure by myself, seeing once as he kissed another girl. I opened a lot of unpleasant facts which I do not even want to remember now. So I faced one of the first ethical problems in my life. I have long thought about the situation, and had to think of it by myself, because I did not dare to tell anyone about that situation. There is one principle in my life that I still follow: it is better not to know some things. And one more thing: it is wrong to interfere in other people’s relationships, because you will always be guilty of their problems. Though, probably, the main thing that guided me then was the fear of losing a friend. In general, it is clear, that I have decided to keep my knowledge to myself. What were the consequences of my decision? I can say that they were sad, but quite predictable. I cannot communicate with my friend as I did before, knowing all the things which I have already mentioned. But, in any case, we were able to maintain something like warm relationships.

Beschreibung des Bildes In diesem Bild kann man ein junges Mädchen sehen. Es ist in einem Kleid und Hut. Das Mädchen sitzt auf einer Böschung, die Aufmerksamkeit des Zuschauers mit ihrer grüner Farbe auf sich anzieht. Die Farbe der Gräser kontrastiert mit der Farbe des Hintergrundes. Ein wenig weiter hinter dem Mädchen sehen wir einen dunklen Baum, und ganz in der Ferne liegen die Berge. Das Bild wurde mit öl gemalt und der Künstler benutzte sehr verschwommene Linien. Deshalb können wir der Ausdruck des Mädchens in den Vordergrund nicht deutlich sehen. Allerdings finde ich dieses Mädchen nachdenklich, verträumt und ein bisschen traurig. Die dunklen Farben geben diesem Bild eine melancholische Charakter. Das Bild hat mir sehr gefallen, weil ich diesen Manier des malens mag. Der Künstler überträgt die Stimmung des Bildes und seine grundlegende Idee, aber er lässt einen Platz für Phantasie und Nachdenken. Ich würde dieses Bild "eine Fremde auf der Böschung" nenne.