Description

Carlos Quinto Kemm’s The Carousel is a reflective story about memory, relationships, and the passage of time. The protagonist, a woman lost in thought, rides a carousel where each turn reveals photographs of her past relationships. As she watches the images glide by, she becomes immersed in memories—some tender, others painful—reliving the emotions tied to each face. The carousel’s continuous motion represents the cycle of nostalgia and longing, trapping her in a loop of reflection rather than forward movement.

Outside this scene, a rabbit quietly watches through a window. The protagonist, however, remains unaware of its presence. The rabbit’s silent observation adds an eerie, almost surreal element to the story, serving as an external witness to her introspection. It may symbolize the outside world moving on without her, the presence of an unseen force guiding her fate, or the possibility of escape that she has yet to acknowledge.

Ultimately, The Carousel explores the fine balance between remembering the past and becoming stuck within it. As the ride continues, the protagonist remains absorbed in her recollections, unaware of the quiet observer outside—a subtle reminder that while she dwells in memories, life continues beyond the window.