My perspective on the frame influencing things

This reading widened my perspective on the idea that words, texts, and language used can be seen as frames where they are crucial in influencing our views. I really like philosopher  Jacques Derrida’s definition of framing as a structure that is both present and absent. He said, “The frame is subservient to the content it surrounds, disappearing as we focus on the image or object on view, and yet the frames shape our understanding of that content.” The personal experience that I can compare to this idea is of window frames. Whenever I go to a new place, I look for the window view from the place. At the beginning, that framing’s presence becomes so important to watch the scenery surrounded by it. However, after the focus is shifted to the view, the window frame disappears in my mind.

Language like other physical frames shapes how you look at an object. The word or text used in an image builds our perception from the beginning. So it frames our thinking and understanding even before we start focusing on the object. 

 The size and shape of windows and doors influence what people can see and how they can see it, thus providing few limited options of looking at a thing unless you go beyond it. Metaphorical windows and doors also change the views on things thus influencing one’s interpretation on things.