he was careless.

he always did this when he cleaned the table.

Amandine told him to do so

Writing the story from Yannick’s point of view makes the story more

interesting. This is because the innocence and inquisitiveness of a child better

depict the humility of the artist and also the suspense that comes about

because of the ignorance of the boy make for an interesting read.

The title is suitable because it does its bit to maintain the suspense

built around the artist. The artist was a special customer and through the text

was thought to be by both readers and the speaker to be Cezanne. It was only

at the end that it becomes apparent that the artist is actually Pablo Picasso

and not Cezanne. Even then, Picasso in all his humility accords due respect to

Cezanne when he realises the misunderstanding.

the speaker ask the question to Amandine

Uncle Bruno speaks the above lines. He speaks to his daughter, Amandine.

Uncle Bruno who ran a small restaurant in a village in the Provence region.

The most famous person in the village sketches on the tablecloth in the inn.

Amandine Yannick's cousin and uncle's daughter

Yannick is a young boy living in France